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AQW 6161/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy

To ask the Minister for the Economy (i) for his assessment of the impact of the cost of living crisis on students’ financial wellbeing; and (ii) what steps he will take to improve this.

Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 12 February 2024

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
12 February 2024
Answer due by
27 February 2024
Answered
19 February 20247 days after tabling
Department
Department for the Economy
Priority question
No

Answer

I am acutely aware of the impact that cost of living increases are having on students and I will be engaging with my officials to consider the support available in future years.

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