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Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State visits Derry meets with North West business leaders
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Northern Ireland Office, Matthew Patrick MP this week joined business and regional leaders from across the North West for a strategic roundtable discussion in Derry focused on the region’s economic growth and future investment opportunities
Matthew Patrick MP; Erin McFeely; Anna Doherty; Steven Lindsay
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13 Mar 2026 1:30 PM
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Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Northern Ireland Office, Matthew Patrick MP this week joined business and regional leaders from across the North West for a strategic roundtable discussion in Derry focused on the region’s economic growth and future investment opportunities.
The roundtable, convened by Londonderry Chamber of Commerce and hosted at Alchemy Technology Services, brought together representatives from business to discuss the North West’s economic strengths and the steps required to unlock further growth.
The discussion provided an opportunity to highlight the region’s strong talent base, expanding innovation economy and the strategic role the North West can play in supporting wider economic growth across Northern Ireland. Participants also outlined the practical actions needed to accelerate investment, support business expansion and ensure the region’s long-term economic potential is fully realised.
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Matthew Patrick, said: “Economic growth is a top priority for the UK Government, and I was delighted to meet with Londonderry Chamber of Commerce, whose members represent the heartbeat of the North West economy.
“Through business-boosting initiatives such as the Industrial Strategy, the £150 million Enhanced Investment Zone and the £30 million on the Belfast-Derry/Londonderry Corridor, the Government is supporting growth right across Northern Ireland.”
Steven Lindsay, President, Londonderry Chamber, said: “It was a valuable opportunity to engage directly with the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State and to showcase the strengths and ambition of the North West. The region has significant economic potential, and continued collaboration between government, business and regional partners will be key to unlocking investment, supporting job creation and delivering sustainable growth.
“A strong North West economy strengthens both the Northern Ireland economy and the wider island economy. To build a more balanced, resilient and inclusive model of growth, we will need the support of the Executive, the UK Government, and the Irish Government, meaning that opportunities to engage like this one are key to the region’s future.
"What we are seeing here in this region is the energy real delivery brings and it is heartening to be able to tell visitors of the progress being made here. Our Chamber will continue telling that story and pushing for our region to get all the support it needs to deliver upon its massive potential.
"We thank Alchemy for hosting the engagement and for its continued commitment to the North West. The long-term strength of the North West economy will continue to be built by businesses starting, growing and scaling from here like Alchemy has done."
Erin McFeely, Director for Northern Ireland, Alchemy Technology Services, said: “As an active local chamber member and a company committed to the North West region, Alchemy was delighted to host this strategic roundtable. We were encouraged by the optimism in the room and look forward to continuing to contribute to helping the region fully realise its potential.”
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