AQW 42315/22-27

Ms Paula Bradshaw
Alliance Party
South Belfast

Tabled Date: 11/03/2026
Answered On Date: 24/04/2026
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, given that it comprises of only four people, to detail any specific skills the Delivery Unit adds, that are not already available within the Strategic Investment Board, given its role in championing reform.

Answer:

The Delivery Unit is intentionally designed as a small and focused team, with its resources directed to areas where it can add greatest value. This includes applying delivery disciplines to track progress across a portfolio of projects supported by ringfenced transformation funding, identifying barriers and potential solutions, and strengthening connections to support effective delivery.

While SIB and the Delivery Unit have distinct roles, they share a common focus on improving outcomes. They will continue to work closely to enable shared learning, collaboration and alignment, while ensuring there is no duplication of effort.