Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Sam Rushworth and Matthew Patrick

Wednesday 19th November 2025 Commons Chamber

[Matthew Patrick]

If you’re directing it, Mr Speaker! I look forward to my visit to Strangford—I do not see enough of the hon. Member in this House. The creative industries in Northern Ireland are booming, as he says, and they are backed all the way by this Government. We have a modern industrial strategy and a 10-year plan to back our strengths and unlock potential, and the Government have committed to increasing investment in the creative industries to £31 billion by 2035.

[Sam Rushworth (Bishop Auckland) (Lab)]

4. What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023.