Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 March 2026. It was answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Local Growth Fund: Northern Ireland

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the local growth fund on critical infrastructure, transport connectivity, digital infrastructure and energy resilience in Northern Ireland.

Answer: The Local Growth Fund has the scope to support economic growth in Northern Ireland through investment in a broad range of interventions including infrastructure, innovation, business support and skills MHCLG and the Northern Ireland Office are working with the Northern Ireland Executive to design and deliver the funding in Northern Ireland, ensuring that investment aligns with Northern Ireland’s priorities and delivers meaningful impact for local people.

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