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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Thursday, 19 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 March 2026 (named day). It was answered by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 March 2026 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Ulster University: Finance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to the Answer of 18 March 2026 to Question 120605 on Northern Ireland Executive, if he will hold discussions with the Northern Ireland Executive about funding of Ulster University campus locations at (i) Coleraine and (ii) Belfast following the E-DATA project announcement.

Answer

While the funding and strategic oversight of the higher education sector are devolved matters for the Northern Ireland Executive, the UK Government remains committed to the delivery of the Derry/Londonderry and Strabane City Region City Deal.

Through this City Deal, the UK Government is investing £105 million to support regional growth, which includes funding for the School of Medicine at Ulster University’s Magee Campus. We will continue to work with the Northern Ireland Executive and other partners on the progression of this City Deal and the PEACEPLUS programme to ensure these investments benefit the wider region.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
122086
Session
2024-26
Related items
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Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Business Digital technology Finance Northern Ireland Executive Ulster University
Link
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