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AQW 50248/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy

To ask the Minister for the Economy whether any support is available to small and medium-sized enterprises to help adapt business premises and operations, during extreme heat.

Asked by John Blair MLA on 2 July 2026

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
2 July 2026
Answer due by
21 July 2026
Answered
16 July 202614 days after tabling
Department
Department for the Economy
Priority question
No

Answer

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland provides guidance (available on their website) on measures that can be taken to mitigate the impact of extreme heat in the workplace.

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