Debate contribution: National Wealth Fund
Debate contribution by Mr John O'Dowd on .
- MLA
- Mr John O'Dowd
- Party at the time
- Sinn Féin
- Date
- 12 October 2026
- Type
- Debate contribution (made as a minister)
- Business
- Oral Answers to Questions
- Heading
- National Wealth Fund
- Assembly identifier
- Official Report component 5786067
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That function would largely fall under the Department for the Economy. As I said, we have been engaging with the British Government on this for some time, and I have no doubt that the Budget will arise later in Question Time. It has also formed part of the Budget discussions. There appears to be a lack of understanding in the Treasury of the differences between how English local authorities and local authorities here operate. Until that message is understood, we will have continued difficulty around the matter. However, there are huge opportunities here if we can get the issue resolved for our local businesses.
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