4th Report – Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors

Select Committee
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee HC 1193 23 March 2026
Report Status Government responded
Conclusions & Recommendations 13 items (8 recs)
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Government Response (AI assessment · 13 of 13 classified)
Accepted 2
Accepted in Part 3
Acknowledged 3
Deferred 2
Rejected 3
Government response
1st Special Report – Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors: Government Response · published 25 Jun 2026
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Recommendations & Conclusions

2 results
1 Conclusion Accepted
The UK Government’s Industrial Strategy identifies eight sectors that will drive growth, and these map...
Conclusion
The UK Government’s Industrial Strategy identifies eight sectors that will drive growth, and these map well on to Northern Ireland’s sectoral strengths, as well as the Northern Ireland Department for the Economy’s sectoral plans. There are, however, a multiplicity of … Read more
Government Response Summary
The government addresses the lack of clarity by detailing ongoing engagement with UK and NI departments and highlights the establishment of the Northern Ireland Growth Coordination Group (NIGCG). The NIGCG, which meets regularly, is tasked with coordinating policies and strategies to promote economic growth and ensure the Industrial Strategy utilizes Northern Ireland's strengths.
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9 Conclusion Accepted
City and Growth Deals have the potential to support not only sectoral growth, but growth...
Conclusion
City and Growth Deals have the potential to support not only sectoral growth, but growth and increased prosperity across the sub-regions of Northern Ireland. To that end, future deals might include local government to a greater extent. While current deals … Read more
Government Response Summary
The government notes the committee's conclusion, agreeing on the potential of City and Growth Deals for regional growth, and confirms current deals are progressing. It states that existing deals already focus on infrastructure and employability/skills, and reaffirms confidence in local partners to design deals based on local needs.
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