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Northern Ireland Office: Minister for the Union

Asked by Graham LeadbitterScottish National PartyNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled Answered 29 January 2026UIN 108483

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to the Answer of 4 December 2025 on Question 95787 on the Prime Minister, what is the estimated total departmental spend by his department to supporting the Minister for the Union in their role

Answered by Hilary Benn

The Northern Ireland Office does not provide any direct financial support to the Minister for the Union.

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