Oral QuestionNorthern Ireland Office

What recent discussions he has had with (a) the Northern Ireland Executive and (b) Cabinet colleagues on the effect of Operation Rescript on healthcare facilities in Northern Ireland.

Tabled: 1 March 2022Answered: 9 March 2022

Asked by

Jim Shannon

Democratic Unionist PartyStrangford

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (Kirsty McNeill)

This Government are working tirelessly to reduce the cost of living in Scotland. We have introduced a national living wage, delivered a generational upgrade to workers’ rights and helped the Bank of England to cut interest rates five times, putting money into people’s pockets across Scotland. Furthermore, thanks to our stewardship, the International Monetary Fund forecasts the UK to be the second-fastest growing G7 economy this year.