To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland with reference to the answer of 13 November 2008, Official Report, column 1210W, on the economic situation, on which dates he has held meetings with business representatives in the last 12 months. (243447)

As the hon. Gentleman should be aware, economic issues are largely devolved in Northern Ireland. However, where appropriate, in the course of my duties I have had meetings with business representatives. The detail of some of these meetings are commercially confidential and it would not be appropriate for me to disclose any details.