Written questions

Small Businesses: Northern Ireland

Commons · Question 19005 · Tabled 15 Jul 2026 · Northern Ireland Office · Official record

Answered 8 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps are being taken to support small and medium-sized enterprises in Northern Ireland.

Answer

Answered by Sarah Owen, 8 Sep 2026

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the lifeblood of the Northern Ireland economy, spurring local innovation, creating jobs and driving prosperity. The Government is determined to ensure that NI SMEs are fully supported to grow, export and share...