AQW 36297/22-27

Ms Kate Nicholl
Alliance Party
South Belfast

Tabled Date: 26/11/2025
Answered On Date: 09/12/2025
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any discussions she has had with the UK Government on the development of an Artificial Intelligence goods adviser and regulatory hub, for Northern Ireland businesses.

Answer:

I note the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s announcement of a £16.6m package over three years to support businesses navigate the Windsor Framework. The need for the British Government to provide more and better support and guidance for businesses has been widely recognised, and the package is welcome in that context. The specifics of the funding have not been confirmed at this stage, beyond the Chancellor’s headline announcement as part of Budget 2025.