Nic Dakin – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Northern Ireland Office

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Nic Dakin on 2016-04-12.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps the Government is taking to strengthen the Northern Ireland economy.

Mrs 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.