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Economic Growth: Northern Ireland

Asked by Sorcha EastwoodAllianceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 3 April 2025UIN 42073

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what funding her Department plans to allocate for (a) upskilling, (b) re-skilling and (c) local economic development for women in Northern Ireland beyond financial year 2025-26.

Answered by Alex Norris

The government will set out its future vision for local growth at the multi-year spending review. In the meantime, we will continue to engage with Northern Ireland partners, including Northern Ireland Executive, to inform plans beyond 2025-26.

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