Oral QuestionNorthern Ireland Office

What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the adequacy of support for veterans in Northern Ireland.

Tabled: 14 June 2022Answered: 22 June 2022

Asked by

Catherine McKinnell

LabourNewcastle upon Tyne North

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

Answer from Hansard

The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Rachel Reeves)

Since I became Chancellor, our economy has grown by 2.3%—the fastest growth among European G7 economies in that period. Over that time, we have progressed our strategy for stronger and more secure growth through fiscal stability by bringing in an additional £120 billion in public investment, by crowding in private investment through the National Wealth Fund and the British Business Bank, because I changed our fiscal rules; and by removing structural barriers to growth, including through big reforms to our planning and pensions systems and through progress on reducing regulatory burdens, particularly on smaller businesses.