Asked by: Edward Argar (Conservative - Charnwood)
Question to the Northern Ireland Office:
What recent assessment she has made of the level of growth in the Northern Ireland economy.
Answered by Karen Bradley
This government has presided over a period where Economic output in Northern Ireland continues to rise, and the export market has rapidly expanded. Unemployment levels are close to an all-time low, and 52,000 more people are in work compared to 2010. The recent announcement by Bombardier is yet another example of growth in the economy.
In my engagements across Northern Ireland I am consistently impressed by the talent and expertise on offer. However, there are crucial economic challenges to address and a restored Executive is essential to make the key strategic decisions needed to advance the Northern Ireland Economy.
Asked by: Edward Argar (Conservative - Charnwood)
Question to the Northern Ireland Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent discussions she has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on economic development in Northern Ireland.
Answered by Theresa Villiers
The Government’s long-term economic plan is delivering for Northern Ireland. The economy there is growing.
There are 51,000 more people in work today than there were in 2010. The claimant count is down by 40% since its peak in February 2013.