Debate contribution: Regional Balance Bill

Debate contribution by Ms Sinéad McLaughlin on 16 June 2026.

MLA: Ms Sinéad McLaughlin
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 16 June 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Regional Balance Bill
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5623965

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Thank you for that answer, Minister: it sounded positive. Despite regional balance being a stated Executive priority, no legislation has been introduced by your Department or the Executive, and the gaps between the regions are getting bigger. My Bill would strengthen the Executive's response and put regional balance on a statutory footing. I want to work with you on this, Minister. It is really important that the Department for the Economy works effectively on the Bill. Will you agree to meet me, as soon as you get feedback from your officials, so that we can move forward collectively? I will work with my colleagues on the Economy Committee in the coming weeks.

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 2461/22-27.

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