Written Question·Northern Ireland Office·UIN 900198

Economic Situation: Northern Ireland

Tabled: 21 May 2026
Answered: 3 June 2026
Named Day

Question

Robbie Moore

ConservativeKeighley and Ilkley

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Government policies on the economy in Northern Ireland.

Answer

Hilary Benn
Northern Ireland’s economy is one of the strongest in the UK and is a growing leader in Fintech, Cybersecurity and advanced manufacturing. This Government is providing support through a record funding settlement, and significant investment in the four Cit...

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