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Trade: Northern Ireland

Asked by Adam JogeeLabourNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled Answered 2 March 2026UIN 114591

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent engagement he has had with the Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland about the trade priorities of the Northern Ireland Executive.

Answered by Hilary Benn

I meet regularly with the First Minister and deputy First Minister to discuss a range of issues, including trade.

I also chaired the East-West Council on 22 January 2026, attended by both the First Minister and deputy First Minister, which included a discussion of the £16.6 million provided to Northern Ireland via the Internal Market Package, to support East-West trade; and, an update on the work of Intertrade UK and the £2.25 million funding it received in the budget.

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