Economic Impact of Government Policies 2026-01-07
2026-01-07
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The question arises from concerns about the economic policies' effectiveness in Northern Ireland, especially regarding productivity and support for workers, families, and businesses.
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of Government policies on the economy in Northern Ireland?
Northern Ireland’s economy is one of the strongest of any part of the United Kingdom: it has the lowest unemployment and its economic growth outpaced the rest of the UK in the year ending the second quarter of 2025. That performance is being supported by this Government’s policies, including significant investment in economic development and a record settlement for the Executive.
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Assessment & feedback
The Secretary did not address the specific concerns about lagging productivity or meaningful support for workers, families, and businesses raised by Jerome Mayhew.
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