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Industry: Northern Ireland

Commons · Question 100232 · Tabled 15 Dec 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 18 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Jim Allister

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what financial assistance has been given to Northern Ireland industry in each of the last 5 years under (a) the Industrial Development Act 1982 and (b) the Export and Investment Guarantee Act 1991.

Answer

Answered by Chris Bryant, 18 Dec 2025

Spend under the Industrial Development Act 1982 across the UK is reported in its annual reports (Industrial Development Act 1982: annual report - GOV.UK) and includes some support to Northern Ireland businesses, such as the Energy Intensive Industry, Musi...