City leaders unite to lobby the Government for housing investment

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The £200 million investment in Dock 9, Devonport's largest submarine dry dock, by the previous government will accelerate Babcock's maintenance of UK submarines. This will preserve Devonport's vital role in maintaining our nation's nuclear deterrent, creating new jobs and attracting even greater levels of investment.

However, to ensure that this investment is an opportunity rather than a potential strain on our local economy we must ensure that the correct infrastructure is in place. Upskilling our local workforce, improving Plymouth's housing supply and providing sufficient parking must all be considered.

I thank the Minister of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Matthew Pennycook for meeting with the Plymouth MPs and listening to my concerns. I look forward to working closely with the Minister to secure a more prosperous future for our Dockyard, Plymouth and the wider region.

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