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Northern Ireland Executive: Financial Package

Wednesday 5 February 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Ministerial funding for Northern Ireland Executive related to "New Decade, New Approach" agreement was the subject of questioning.
  • Ben Bradley, a Conservative MP from North West Durham, inquired about the funding allocation.
  • The Minister responded that a positive future for Northern Ireland is contingent upon the Executive prioritizing their programme of government.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Ben Bradley Con North West Durham
Northern Ireland
Context

The Government had announced a £2 billion financial package for the “New Decade, New Approach” agreement.

Question

How much funding does the Government plan to allocate to the Northern Ireland Executive in relation to the “New Decade, New Approach” agreement?

Answer from Julian Smith (Secretary of State for Northern Ireland)

Indeed, my hon. Friend is right. Voters in Northern Ireland realise that this is a good package. There is a Budget coming up in March, and I am sure that if the Executive prioritise their programme of government there will be a positive future for the whole of Northern Ireland.

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