Asked by: Kate Osamor (Labour (Co-op) - Edmonton and Winchmore Hill)
Question to the Northern Ireland Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps the Government is taking to strengthen the Northern Ireland economy.
Answered by Theresa Villiers
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.