AQW 10295/17-22

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 16/11/2020
Answered On Date: 03/02/2021
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for the Economy how many businesses that were (i) eligible; and (ii) ineligible for COVID-19 grants and funding, and failed to receive it, have since closed down.

Answer:

The Department for the Economy (DfE) would not hold such information.

However, to date, DfE has provided over £370 million of lifeline support to over 30,000 businesses and individuals, and is currently delivering millions of pounds to thousands more. These businesses cover all sectors and occupations throughout Northern Ireland.