AQW 6161/22-27

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 12/02/2024
Answered On Date: 19/02/2024
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for the Economy (i) for his assessment of the impact of the cost of living crisis on students’ financial wellbeing; and (ii) what steps he will take to improve this.

Answer:

I am acutely aware of the impact that cost of living increases are having on students and I will be engaging with my officials to consider the support available in future years.