News - October 2007

• New era, new focus: Record £11 billion budget targets economic growth and freezes rates Draft Budget speech - 25 October 2007
• Northern Ireland population set to be over 1.8 million people by 2011 Northern Ireland Population Projections (2006-based)
• CSR outcome means tough choices ahead - Robinson The 2007 Comprehensive Spending Review and Pre-Budget Report presents key challenges for Northern Ireland, Finance Minister, Rt Hon Peter Robinson MP, MLA said tonight.
• North South co-operation essential for global success - Robinson Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will benefit in the world marketplace from economic co-operation