Foyle DUP MLA Gary Middleton
The pre-paid card issued through the voucher scheme will be worth about £200 per household,
He said, “This is a scheme that has been proposed and championed by the Economy Minister and can bring some much-needed additional trade to our local shops.
“They have been badly hit throughout this pandemic, but the imposition of restrictions so close to Christmas has been a particular blow.
“Being acutely aware of this impact, the Minister has proposed a scheme which will see households receive a pre-paid card which can only be used in our local shops.
“It is a scheme which has been successfully used in Jersey to provide an economic boost to their local retailers.
“Whilst the project has secured Executive support I look forward to hearing the details of exactly how it will operate from the Economy Minister soon.”
