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AQW 28389/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy

To ask the Minister for the Economy to outline what discussions she has had with the UK Government in relation to the newly launched TechFirst programme.

Asked by Kate Nicholl MLA on 9 June 2025

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
9 June 2025
Answer due by
24 June 2025
Answered
24 June 202515 days after tabling
Department
Department for the Economy
Priority question
No

Answer

My officials have initiated discussions with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology to determine the scope and funding arrangements for the TechFirst programme.

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