Moved by
Baroness Hayman of Ullock
17: After Clause 5, insert the following new Clause—
“Levelling Up Fund: round three
(1) Within 30 days of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must lay a statement before each House of Parliament detailing the application process for round three of the Levelling Up Fund, including criteria for applications.
(2) The Secretary of State must take steps to simplify the application process and reduce the requirements, and resources necessary, for applications.
(3) The Secretary of State may not introduce additional criteria for applications after the publication of the statement being laid under subsection (1).
(4) Within 60 days of the statement being laid under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must lay a statement before each House of Parliament listing the allocations of the third round of the Levelling Up Fund and explaining how each allocation supports the delivery of the levelling-up missions.
(5) In determining the allocations, the Secretary of State must only make allocations which support the delivery of the levelling-up missions with a long-term and strategic vision.
(6) The Secretary of State must not make allocations which are based on political and electoral motivations.
(7) A Minister of the Crown must provide feedback on unsuccessful applications.”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment aims to ensure that the third round of the Levelling Up Fund takes place in a timely manner and as part of a reformed process.