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
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1st Special Report – Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors: Government Response · published 25 Jun 2026
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Recommendations & Conclusions

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3 Recommendation Acknowledged
There should be a Northern Ireland representative on the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council, to ensure...
Recommendation
There should be a Northern Ireland representative on the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council, to ensure the voice of Northern Ireland’s business community can feed into policy development and ensure that the Strategy appropriately supports economic growth in Northern Ireland. (Recommendation, … Read more
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the importance of Northern Ireland's voice in UK-wide policy and states it is currently considering how NI voices can be more effectively heard within national policy development structures, including through representation on decision-making panels.
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6 Conclusion Acknowledged
Intertrade UK has the potential to be a key source of advice and solutions for...
Conclusion
Intertrade UK has the potential to be a key source of advice and solutions for the UK Government, but its Board membership needs to be broader to ensure that the east-west trade challenges faced by GB-based businesses are considered. It … Read more
Government Response Summary
The government welcomes the committee's reflections on Intertrade UK and endorses its potential as a source of advice, noting that it is now implementing its work programme. However, the response does not address the committee's concern about broadening Board membership or the time taken for establishment.
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7 Recommendation Acknowledged
The Secretary of State should appoint a GB representative to the Board of Intertrade UK.
Recommendation
The Secretary of State should appoint a GB representative to the Board of Intertrade UK. (Recommendation, Paragraph 40) Unlocking economic growth
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the desire for broader representation on the Intertrade UK Board and states it has discussed this with the Chair, committing to consider further appointments in line with the organisation’s Terms of Reference.
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