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AQW 14053/17-22 Written question to the Minister for the Economy

To ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will provide additional financial support to Northern Ireland universities to allow students to leave university accommodation contracts early without penalty.

Asked by Stewart Dickson MLA on 4 February 2021

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
4 February 2021
Answer due by
19 February 2021
Answered
10 February 20216 days after tabling
Department
Department for the Economy
Priority question
No

Answer

I am happy to advise that I have recently bid for and secured an additional £37.7million from the Executive to fund a financial support package for higher education. This package includes £3.1million to compensate universities for lost income arising from rental pauses and releasing students from accommodation contracts.

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