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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Fourth Update on New Decade, New Approach

15 April 2024 · Northern Ireland Office

Proposed by Chris Heaton-Harris Con Daventry

Northern Ireland

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Government provides an update on the progress of implementing New Decade, New Approach commitments.
  • The financial package agreed upon in December 2023 is central to delivering NDNA objectives.
  • The Government aims to stabilize public finances and transform public services in collaboration with the restored Executive.

Issue summary

The statement provides an update on progress made towards implementing New Decade, New Approach commitments and discusses the financial package agreed upon in December 2023.

Action requested

The Government is working to deliver the financial package agreed with political parties and will continue to implement NDNA commitments alongside the newly restored Executive. The focus is on stabilizing public finances and transforming public services.

Key facts

  • Comprehensive financial package worth £3.3 billion was agreed in December 2023.
  • Over £700 million of UK funding streams were made available for public service transformation.
  • Command Paper (CP1021) published on 31 January to strengthen the UK Internal Market and Northern Ireland’s place in the Union.
  • The Northern Ireland Assembly was recalled on 3 February, restoring fully functioning devolved government after a two-year absence.
  • £800 million has been spent towards various outcomes including ending nurses’ pay dispute and securing additional funding for the Executive.
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