Questions

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• Title:	Are there signs of recovery in the economy and in which sector it is envisaged there will be an increase in employment
  Question type:	Written
  Asked by:	Mike Higgins
  Answered by:	Minister for Economic Development
  Question date:	07/06/2011
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  Answer There are a number of positive signs regarding the local economic outlook … Moderate growth is forecast by the Economics Unit for this year and next and there are some …

• Title:	Is the new copyright law compatible with the 10 major recommendations made by Professor Ian Hargreaves
  Question type:	Written
  Asked by:	Mike Higgins
  Answered by:	Minister for Economic Development
  Question date:	07/06/2011
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  Answer The independent report by Professor Ian Hargreaves, “Digital Opportunity: A Review of Intellectual Property and Growth”, makes recommendations across all areas of …

• Title:	What contribution the banks are making to support local businesses and individuals during the recession
  Question type:	Written
  Asked by:	Mike Higgins
  Answered by:	Minister for Economic Development
  Question date:	02/06/2009
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  This Bankers Forum has met twice since January 2009 to discuss how changes in the global economy may be affecting the availability of business finance within the local community …

• Title:	Date of commission, terms of reference, cost and date of delivery of the OXERA report on a depositor compensation scheme
  Question type:	Written
  Asked by:	Mike Higgins
  Answered by:	Minister for Economic Development
  Question date:	02/06/2009
  Reference:

  Would he also explain why he has produced and consulted on Draft Depositor Compensation Regulations prior to receipt of the OXERA report?”   Answer   Sir, I can confirm that in …