Economic Situation: Northern Ireland
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Government policies on the economy in Northern Ireland.
Answered by Hilary Benn
Northern Ireland’s economy is one of the strongest in the UK and is a growing leader in Fintech, Cybersecurity and advanced manufacturing.
This Government is providing support through a record funding settlement, and significant investment in the four City and Growth Deals, £150 million for a new Enhanced Investment Zone, and new trade agreements that will create jobs and opportunities, including with the European Union.
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