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<p>As Government sets out the next stages of its developing Industrial Strategy, and
meeting our manifesto commitments, I hope that we will be able to provide all areas
across the country with greater clarity on how best to take forward their ambitions.
That’s why we want to provide a clear framework on local growth and devolution, so
local areas know where they stand. Meanwhile, rural economies are benefiting from
growth and investment initiatives including fifteen Enterprise Zones located in rural
areas; the Rural Development Programme for England which is providing £3.5 billion
to support farmers, foresters and rural businesses and communities; and on going investment
in connectivity across the UK, including the £1.7 billion of public funding dedicated
to delivering superfast broadband and improvements to mobile connectivity in rural
areas.</p>
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