questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether (a) the UK Shared Prosperity Fund programme was representative geographically and based on evidenced need across Northern Ireland; (b) any gaps were identified in the UK Prosperity Fund Programme; and (c) how does the Department propose to ensure that any previously identified gaps in provision will be addressed in the new programme.
answerText: Up to September 2025, the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) in Northern Ireland has supported around 36,000 people. Of these, 12% have sustained work for at least six months, 27% undertook education activity and 7% participated in volunteering opportuniti...
heading: UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Northern Ireland