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<p>Since 2014, the UK government has committed to over £675m of investment to support
various infrastructure projects in Scotland through City Deals, including:</p><ul><li><p>£500m
funding towards a Glasgow and Clyde Valley City Deal</p></li><li><p>£125m towards
an Aberdeen City Deal</p></li><li><p>Over £50m towards an Inverness and Highlands
City Region Deal</p><p>The government has already committed to delivering 3 more City
Deals in Scotland, and is working with local partners to agree these. And as a result
of the UK government’s decision to focus on investment in infrastructure in the Autumn
Statement 2016 and Spring Budget 2017, the Scottish Government’s capital budget will
increase by £890m through to 2020-21. The Scottish Government will be able to use
this money to support projects across its devolved responsibilities, including infrastructure.
Scotland will also benefit from UK-wide investment in infrastructure, including the
UK government’s digital infrastructure package, and the new National 5G Innovation
Network that was announced at the Spring Budget 2017.</p></li></ul>
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