The NIO is committed to developing the economic vision as set out in our annual report. Policy areas such as skills, energy, planning, and infrastructure are devolved and are under the direct responsibility of the Northern Ireland Executive. The Government coordinates closely with the Executive on shared regional priorities, managing this strategic alignment through the Northern Ireland Growth Coordination Group (NIGCG). The NIGCG is one of many ways that officials from across UKG engage NI Executive officials to ensure that policy, when possible, is designed and implemented in a complementary way that benefits the people of Northern Ireland. From the Industrial Strategy, energy support and the Defence growth deal, the UKG seeks to work closely with the Executive when possible. To ensure the Executive is properly equipped to address structural weaknesses and drive local economic development, the UK Government is supporting these efforts through the record funding settlement for Northern Ireland.