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<p>The Minister of State at the Northern Ireland Office, Steve Baker MP, recently
met the former Northern Ireland Minister for the Economy, Gordon Lyons. They discussed
a range of topics and it was made clear that a restored Northern Ireland Executive
will allow decisions to be taken by locally elected politicians, including on crucial
issues such as the cost of living.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government is committed to
helping households this winter and that is why, despite the absence of an Executive,
Northern Ireland households will receive a package of support including the Energy
Bills Support Scheme, Energy Price Guarantee, Energy Bill Relief Scheme and funding
for off-grid households.</p><p> </p><p>These measures are once again clear evidence
of the benefits that Northern Ireland gains from being an integral part of a strong
United Kingdom</p><p> </p>
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