Connect Fund: Northern Ireland
Commons · Question 5873 · Tabled 2 Jun 2026 · Northern Ireland Office · Official record
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Gregory Campbell
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will hold discussions with the Treasury on the potential merits of providing additional funding for the Connect Fund for the 2027-2029 period
Answer
Answered by Hilary Benn, 8 Jun 2026
The Connect Fund has achieved significant success, as evidenced by its oversubscription in every funding round held to date. Consequently, a total of 46 projects were supported through Rounds 1 and 2. To address this sustained demand, the Northern Ireland...