Jim Allister: It is madness to increase our debt


First, to keep under constant examination the spendthrift tendency of the new minister, who is already talking about foolishly extending our borrowing.
We are the most overdrawn of all the devolved regions, with a staggering debt of £2.1 billion.
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It will be interesting to observe if the current rapprochement between DUP and Sinn Fein will cause the DUP to let their partner off the leash on borrowing.
I will certainly not be giving the minister a by-ball on anything.
Second, I will be anxious to ensure the NAMA inquiry is resumed and the many unanswered issues fully addressed.
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Hide AdWhether under the new regime Sinn Fein’s enthusiasm for thorough investigation will have waned will be an important point of interest.
But, I don’t intend to make anyone’s life easy on this matter.
Jim Allister MLA, TUV, North Antrim