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Written question asked by Lord Weir of Ballyholme (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 6 February 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 February 2023. It was answered by Lord Johnson of Lainston (Conservative) on Friday, 17 February 2023 on behalf of the Department for International Trade.

Overseas Trade: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government who will receive the £2 million announced in the Autumn Statement for a trade and investment conference in Northern Ireland; and what organisation will be responsible for organising and hosting the conference.

Answer

In Autumn Statement 2022, the Chancellor announced a fund of up to £2 million for the then Department for International Trade, now the Department for Business and Trade, to: “work with local partners including Invest Northern Ireland to host a trade and investment event in Northern Ireland in 2023.”

The Department is working closely with partners at pace to define the event and will deliver the event in collaboration with Invest Northern Ireland. We will shortly engage a range of businesses and organisations across Northern Ireland.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL5491
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Northern Ireland Overseas trade Conferences
Link
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