AQW 1462/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy

To ask the Minister for the Economy (i) for his assessment of the number of vacant properties in town centres; and (ii) what steps he is taking to support town centre businesses to prevent closures.

Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 14 June 2022

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Tabled
14 June 2022
Answer due by
29 June 2022
Answered
27 June 202213 days after tabling
Department
Department for the Economy
Priority question
No

Answer

This is not within the remit of my department. The Executive Office has established a High Street Task Force, whilst other departments have lead responsibility for town regeneration, planning and licensing.

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