Mercher, 22 Tachwedd 2023
The Secretary of State was asked—
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the cost of childcare on family incomes in Northern Ireland.
What recent discussions he has had with businesses in Northern Ireland on the implementation of the Windsor framework.
Whether he has had discussions with the Northern Ireland Department for the Economy on improving the performance of Northern Irish universities as measured by the impact rankings.
What discussions he has had with the Administration in Northern Ireland on the potential impact of budgetary constraints on the delivery of public services in Northern Ireland.
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the funding for flood recovery in Northern Ireland announced on 8 November 2023.
What assessment the Government have made of the potential merits of introducing a fiscal floor for Northern Ireland.
What discussions he has had with the chief commissioner and the commissioner for investigations at the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery since their appointment.
If he will have discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the potential merits of allocating additional funding for teaching assistants in Northern Ireland.
What steps his Department plans to take to help restore power sharing in Northern Ireland.
The Prime Minister was asked—
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 22 November.
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Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Mark Fletcher.)
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