The strength of Bristol’s economy has been recognised in a briefing paper accompanying the Queen’s Speech.
The city was named as the only large non-capital in the UK meeting its potential.
The government document stated that "with the exception of Bristol" all the largest non-capital cities in the UK are "less productive than would be expected for their size and huge potential".
The paper also found that every non-capital city except Bristol is "less productive compared to almost all similarly-sized European cities".
The briefing notes were part of the Queen's Speech, which was read at the State Opening of Parliament yesterday (November 19).
Jon Bower, partner at law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) in Bristol, wrote on Twitter that it was "deserved recognition for the contribution Bristol makes to the national economy".
The briefing paper also stated that the government “remains committed” to the Western Gateway strategy.
The idea is to create a new economic powerhouse for the West of Britain, based on greater collaboration between Wales and the South West of England.
The strategy would respect growing mayoral powers in the West of England and devolution in Wales, but would promote and maximise economic growth from Bristol to Swansea. It is being seen as creating a rival to the Northern Powerhouse and Midlands Engine.
Boris Johnson has said his plans for government are the "most radical" in a generation.
Of the 25 bills detailed in the Queen's Speech, seven are devoted to Britain's departure from the EU - with legislation on trade, agriculture, fisheries, immigration, financial services and private international law.
The government says its "priority" is to take the UK out of the EU on January 31 - but that it would also embark on an "ambitious programme of domestic reform that delivers on the people's priorities".
