Oral QuestionDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero

“What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of additional support for energy and trade intensive industries.”

Tabled: 28 June 2023Answered: 4 July 2023

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Matthew Patrick)

In this role, I am committed to supporting all people across Northern Ireland. From its businesses to its community groups, there is much to champion. I will do all that I can to build on the excellent work of my predecessor, my hon. Friend the Member for Putney (Fleur Anderson). The defence industrial strategy is great news for Northern Ireland. We are committed to economic growth that people can feel in their pocket, and the £250 million allocated to five defence growth deals, including one in Northern Ireland, will see its booming defence sector thrive.