HC Deb 29 October 1997 vol 299 c830W
10. Mr. Gareth Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if she will make a statement on the impact on Northern Ireland of the Government's spending review. [12416]

Mr. Paul Murphy

Northern Ireland Ministers and their Departments are examining the inherited spending plans for Northern Ireland to ensure that they align with the Government's objectives and to see how better use can be made of resources. I expect that the outcome of this review will have a positive impact on Northern Ireland.

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