AQW 41549/11-15

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 30/01/2015
Answered On Date: 17/02/2015
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to provide further details on the North West Executive sub-group; and to define the geographical remit of the North West.

Answer:

The Executive Sub-Group is on Regional Opportunities not just the North West. It will consider the economic needs of regions and the potential for further investment to overcome obstacles to growth and prosperity. We will be co-chairs of the sub-group which will also include the Minister for Employment and Learning, the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, the Minister of the Environment, and the Minister for Regional Development. While focusing initially on the North West, it will in due course examine other regions with identified economic needs.