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| Tuesday, 29 January 2008 | |
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Sir David Varney has asked for input as part of a further review of ways to boost investment in the economy of Northern Ireland.
Sir David advises the Prime Minister on public service transformation, chairing the cross- Whitehall service delivery council. He was chairman of HM Revenue and Customs from its establishment in April 2005 to the end of August 2006, and before that he was chairman of MM02, the leading mobile telecommunications company, since its creation in May 2001. He was previously CEO of BG Group, formerly British Gas, and he has held a variety of senior roles in Shell. He was also chairman of Business in the Community from 2002 to 2004. Sir David Varney has been asked by the Chancellor to conduct a further review of the Northern Ireland economy, following the publication of his review of corporation tax policy in Northern Ireland on 17 December. The review will build on Sir David’s recent work and focus on identifying measures to promote private sector investment and enhance competitiveness in Northern Ireland. The review will look at incentives for supporting the sustainable growth of businesses, investment and employment in Northern Ireland and the implications for reducing the historic dependency on the public sector. This will include examination of incentives for growth in Northern Ireland that fall within the responsibility of the Northern Ireland Executive and the UK Government. As part of the review, Sir David will be seeking views from as many stakeholders as possible, in Northern Ireland, Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland. The review team is looking for evidence on the particular challenges and opportunities for the Northern Ireland economy. Sir David will aim to report in good time for the US Investment Conference, which is likely to take place in early May. In order to support such a timetable, the Call for Evidence will therefore last for four weeks and will close on 25 February 2008. Sir David has asked for responses as soon as possible, however, to help inform the review's work. Submissions should be sent to the review team by 25 February 2008. These should be sent, ideally by e-mail, to
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