Asked by: Maggie Throup (Conservative - Erewash)
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.