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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Friday, 13 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 March 2026 (named day). It was answered by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 March 2026 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Digital Technology: Small Businesses

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will hold discussions with the Northern Ireland Executive on the potential impact of the (a) E‑DATA project in Londonderry and (b) Executive funding for the Magee campus on the Ulster University campus locations at (i) Coleraine and (ii) Belfast.

Answer

The E-DATA project is the recipient of funding through the PEACEPLUS programme, into which the UK Government is investing £730 million. We will continue to work with the Northern Ireland Executive and other partners on the delivery and impact of the project as it progresses.

The UK Government is investing £105 million to the Derry/Londonderry and Strabane City Region City Deal, which includes funding for the School of Medicine at Ulster University’s Magee Campus. I will continue to work closely with the Northern Ireland Executive on the delivery of this project.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
120605
Session
2024-26
Related items
Ulster University: Finance
Tuesday, 24 March 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Digital technology Northern Ireland Executive Small businesses Ulster University
Link
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