AQW 51884/22-27

Ms Paula Bradshaw
Alliance Party
South Belfast

Tabled Date: 14/09/2026
Answered On Date: 01/10/2026
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the work of the Executive Economics Unit.

Answer:

The Executive Economics Unit (formerly the Executive Insight and Strategy Unit) is a team within The Executive Office (TEO) Finance People and Planning Group.

It is staffed by economists from the NICS Economist Profession and provides economic briefing, analysis and advice to TEO Ministers, senior officials and policy areas.

It also supports the development of economic appraisals for TEO programmes, projects and policies.