Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what steps he is taking to support the Northern Ireland Executive to increase economic growth.

The UK Government is supporting growth in Northern Ireland through targeted interventions, including the £617 million investment into the City and Growth Deals which are driving innovation capabilities, the £150 million Enhanced Investment Zone and continued funding for Intertrade UK.

While our immediate priority is helping the Executive agree a multi-year Budget, we will work in partnership with the NI Executive to encourage longer-term economic growth.