Investment in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee Closed Inquiry
Opened: 9 Nov 2021 Closed: 12 Oct 2023 Parliament page
The Committee are assessing the economic effectiveness of UK Government policy to deliver investment in Northern Ireland. The inquiry looks at how these programmes may address long-standing economic issues in the region, and what further steps can be taken to stimulate investment, including foreign direct investment, in Northern Ireland. Read … Read more
12 Recommendations
1 Report
2 Letters
7 Events
Activity timeline 11 events
24 Mar
2023
Correspondence
24 Mar
2023
Correspondence
2 Feb
2023
Report published
8 Nov
2022
Report published
8 Jun
2022
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 6, Palace of Westminster
25 May
2022
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 6, Palace of Westminster
22 Mar
2022
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 16, Palace of Westminster
23 Feb
2022
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 15, Palace of Westminster
2 Feb
2022
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 16, Palace of Westminster
19 Jan
2022
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 6, Palace of Westminster
12 Jan
2022
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 5, Palace of Westminster
Title HC No. Published Items Response
First Report - Investment in Northern Ireland HC 85 8 Nov 2022 12 Responded
Recommendations & Conclusions
5 results
Clear
1 Recommendation Acknowledged
First Report - Investment in North…
NI received proportionally less than Scotland, Wales and England in the first round of levelling...
NI received proportionally less than Scotland, Wales and England in the first round of levelling up. There has been no satisfactory explanation from Government for this under allocation. This should be rectified urgently. The Levelling Up Fund White Paper acknowledged … Read more
Government Response
The government states that the first round of the Levelling Up Fund saw every bid on the Northern Ireland shortlist selected, with the exception of two bids that were ruled out due to deliverability concerns. Officials have engaged extensively with stakeholders and are keen to increase collaboration.
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4 Recommendation Acknowledged
First Report - Investment in North…
We are encouraged by the progress of the Belfast Region City Deal under this funding...
We are encouraged by the progress of the Belfast Region City Deal under this funding scheme. However, the Government must now set out how it plans to provide ongoing support, including day to day resourcing, to current and future projects. … Read more
Government Response
The Government is continuing to provide support to ensure the successful delivery of all four Northern Ireland City and Growth Deals, including regular discussions with the Deals and ongoing engagement through governance structures such as the City and Growth Deal Delivery Board. It will explore how to increase engagement with local stakeholders.
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9 Recommendation Acknowledged
First Report - Investment in North…
The university cap leads many Northern Ireland students to leave to obtain high- level qualifications,...
The university cap leads many Northern Ireland students to leave to obtain high- level qualifications, which they then take into employment elsewhere in the UK or overseas. This places a handbrake on the Northern Ireland economy, with international and other … Read more
Government Response
The government acknowledges the importance of addressing the cap on university numbers but redirects responsibility to the Northern Ireland Executive. They highlight existing investments in the Skill Up programme and ongoing discussions.
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10 Recommendation Acknowledged
First Report - Investment in North…
We understand the importance of education and skills in growing Northern Ireland’s economy and providing...
We understand the importance of education and skills in growing Northern Ireland’s economy and providing jobs for people in all parts of society. Therefore, we recommend that current and future Government investment, through the UKSPF and City and Growth Deals … Read more
Government Response
The government states that skills and inclusive growth are key to City and Growth Deals in NI, and that 'People and Skills' is a core UKSPF investment priority, but does not commit to matching EU funding.
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12 Recommendation Acknowledged
First Report - Investment in North…
Functioning societies need people who have the skills to deliver services in all areas of...
Functioning societies need people who have the skills to deliver services in all areas of the economy. These people need to be paid competitively - and fairly. We acknowledge the importance of equal access to opportunities for men and women, … Read more
Government Response
The government states that local partners should shape the skills element of City or Growth Deals, but together with the Northern Ireland Executive departments, will support Deals to find complementarity with existing skills and training initiatives. It also mentions £15m invested in Skill Up using funds from the New Deal for Northern Ireland fund.
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Government Response AI assessment · 12 of 12 classified
Accepted 5
Accepted in Part 2
Acknowledged 5
Total 12 recs
Correspondence 2 letters
24 Mar 2023 Correspondence to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, related to Investment in Northern Ireland inquiry, 23 February 2023
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24 Mar 2023 Correspondence from the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, related to Investment in Northern Ireland inquiry, 24 March 2023
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