Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Catherine Fookes and Matthew Patrick

Wednesday 7th January 2026 Commons Chamber

[Matthew Patrick]

We have put a record settlement of £19.3 billion into Northern Ireland. Obviously, that money can be used to support people. The local growth fund has been built for a year; it has been set aside to make sure that we can support the groups mentioned, and I will continue to engage with them.

[Catherine Fookes (Monmouthshire) (Lab)]

10. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the autumn Budget 2025 on Northern Ireland.