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AQW 11291/17-22 Written question to the Minister for the Economy

To ask the Minister for the Economy whether there is a dedicated telephone number or email address for elected representatives to assist constituents with Covid Business Support Scheme problems.

Asked by Stewart Dickson MLA on 1 December 2020

  • Answered
  • Written
  • After due date
Tabled
1 December 2020
Answer due by
16 December 2020
Answered
21 December 202020 days after tabling
Department
Department for the Economy
Priority question
No

Answer

A dedicated helpline for elected representatives is not available. However, a helpline is available for applicants to the Covid Restrictions Business Support Scheme. The helpline number is 0800 952 4422 and is open from Monday to Friday, 9am – 4:30pm.

Applicants can also access an online enquiry form at the following link:

https://www.investni.com/covid-restrictions-business-support-scheme-enquiry-form.

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