§ 13. Dr. NaysmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what progress is being made towards creating an economic development strategy in Northern Ireland. [20863]
§ 23. Mr. Jim CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what progress is being made towards creating an economic development strategy in Northern Ireland. [20869]
§ Mr. IngramWe are already pursuing a clear economic development strategy in Northern Ireland. As in the rest of the United Kingdom, we aim to encourage investment and raise employability. We have a range of measures in place to improve skills, tackle unemployment and boost the international competitiveness of Northern Ireland firms. But what the economy needs most is lasting peace and stability.