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House of Commons · Westminster Hall

Shared Prosperity Fund For Northern Ireland

01 March 2022 · 0 other contributors · 1,252 words

Opened by Jim Shannon DUP Strangford

Responding minister: Not recorded

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At a glance

Jim Shannon raised concerns about shared prosperity fund for northern ireland in Westminster Hall. Response awaited from government.

Key points

  • Jim Shannon raised concerns about the need for dedicated funding for small businesses, fishing, agriculture, tourism, community development, and education in Northern Ireland.
  • Shannon mentioned meeting with fishermen and community representatives who highlighted issues around EU subsidies and the importance of a positive response from the Minister.
  • Shannon asks the Minister to announce the parameters of the shared prosperity fund to allow every area in Northern Ireland to receive support.

Key requests to Government

Shannon asks the Minister to announce the parameters of the shared prosperity fund to allow every area in Northern Ireland to receive support. He urges the Minister to help Northern Ireland live up to its potential through this funding, without putting any pressure on him.

How the debate unfolded

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Opened the debate

Jim Shannon DUP Strangford

Jim Shannon is concerned about the need for dedicated funding to support various sectors in his constituency, including small businesses, fishing and agriculture, tourism, community development, and education. He mentioned meeting with fishermen and community representatives who highlighted issues around EU subsidies, and emphasized the importance of a positive response from the Minister regarding these concerns.

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