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Public Expenditure: Northern Ireland

Asked by Claire HannaSocial Democratic & Labour PartyTreasuryTabled Answered 29 June 2026UIN 12811

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many meetings or requests for meetings she has had from the Northern Ireland Finance Minister on the the Northern Ireland draft budget since the start of the financial year.

Answered by Lucy Rigby

I lead HM Treasury’s engagement with the Northern Ireland Executive on matters relating to Northern Ireland’s public finances. I most recently met the Northern Ireland Finance Minister on 15 June 2026 and maintain regular engagement through the Finance: Interministerial Standing Committee (F:ISC).

HM Treasury officials remain in regular contact with Northern Ireland Executive on matters relating to Northern Ireland's finances.

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