Select committee: Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Conclusion 5
2nd Report - Economic growth in Northern Ireland: Final Report
Published 8 Sep 2026
Addressed to Northern Ireland Executive; Northern Ireland Office
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors All items in this report Report on parliament.uk ↗ Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗
Conclusion (the committee's words)
We welcome the new Secretary of State’s focus on the promotion of economic growth in Northern Ireland, but we remain concerned that the NIO has not set transparent and measurable objectives for that growth. Without clear and objective metrics, it is impossible to accurately assess the impact of the NIO’s interventions on the economy. As the Northern Ireland Audit 21 Office (NIAO) has noted, setting milestones and performance indicators is important for public accountability, and failure to use these measures can lead to poor value for money and costly delays. (Conclusion, Paragraph 43)
From: Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, 2nd Report - Economic growth in Northern Ireland: Final Report (HC 183), 8 September 2026
Government response
Government response awaited: deadline 8 November 2026.