PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Economic Situation: Northern Ireland (12 April 2016)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps the Government is taking to strengthen the Northern Ireland economy.
Asked by:
Sir Nicholas Dakin (Labour)
Asked by:
Sir Nicholas Dakin (Labour)
Answer
The Government’s long-term economic plan is strengthening the Northern Ireland economy.
Last year legislation was passed to allow the devolution of corporation tax rate-setting powers.
This could bring benefits for an estimated 34,000 companies of all sizes in Northern Ireland.
Answered by:
Theresa Villiers (Conservative)
20 April 2016
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