AQW 51884/22-27 Written question to the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the work of the Executive Economics Unit.

Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 14 September 2026

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Tabled
14 September 2026
Answer due by
29 September 2026
Answered
1 October 202617 days after tabling
Department
The Executive Office
Priority question
No

Answer

The Executive Economics Unit (formerly the Executive Insight and Strategy Unit) is a team within The Executive Office (TEO) Finance People and Planning Group.

It is staffed by economists from the NICS Economist Profession and provides economic briefing, analysis and advice to TEO Ministers, senior officials and policy areas.

It also supports the development of economic appraisals for TEO programmes, projects and policies.

Official sources