Oral Question·Department for International Development
“Whether the Government has plans to devolve functions of her Department to the devolved administrations.”
Tabled: 15 November 2018Answered: 21 November 2018
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for International Development
Answer from Hansard
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn)
The Government are supporting Northern Ireland through the four city deals, the local innovation partnerships fund, an enhanced investment zone and greater economic stability. Economic activity in Northern Ireland increased by 2.9% over the year to quarter 3, and it has the lowest unemployment in the UK.