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Written Question
Northern Ireland Office: Minister for the Union
Thursday 29th January 2026

Asked by: Graham Leadbitter (Scottish National Party - Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey)

Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to the Answer of 4 December 2025 on Question 95787 on the Prime Minister, what is the estimated total departmental spend by his department to supporting the Minister for the Union in their role since the office was established.

Answered by Hilary Benn - Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

The Northern Ireland Office does not provide any direct financial support to the Minister for the Union.