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AQW 9761/17-22 Written question to the Minister for the Economy

To ask the Minister for the Economy, in relation to the Covid Restrictions Business Support Scheme, for an estimation of the amount of time it will take from application to the payment of grants.

Asked by Stewart Dickson MLA on 5 November 2020

  • Answered
  • Written
  • After due date
Tabled
5 November 2020
Answer due by
20 November 2020
Answered
18 December 202043 days after tabling
Department
Department for the Economy
Priority question
No

Answer

All applications received to the Covid Restrictions Business Support Scheme will be assessed and verified as soon as possible.

Part A opened for applications on 28 October 2020. The first payments were issued on 6 November 2020.

Part B opened for applications on 19 November 2020. The first payments were issued on 8 December 2020.

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