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Economic Growth: Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Office written question – answered at on 20 April 2016.

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Photo of Edward Argar Edward Argar Conservative, Charnwood

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.

Photo of Theresa Villiers Theresa Villiers The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

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.

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  • (Citation: HC Deb, 20 April 2016, cW)

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