Oral Question·Department for Transport
“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 1 February 2024Answered: 8 February 2024
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Transport
Answer from Hansard
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn)
It was a pleasure to sign the heads of terms document for the Mid South West growth deal alongside the First Minister, Deputy First Minister and Minister for Finance on 6 November. These deals are a partnership between the Northern Ireland Executive, the UK Government, local authorities and businesses. The aim of our joint investment in all four deals is to encourage economic growth in Northern Ireland.