Retail NI Chief Executive Glyn Roberts has commented on the Economy Minister's Statement on remedy payments for those who did not receive their Spend Local Card or had difficulty accessing it.
“The Spend Local Card has been a success, giving many struggling independent retailers a significant short-term boost. It has contributed to saving jobs, businesses and improving footfall in our High Streets”
“It is right that those applicants who did not receive or could not access their card be recompensed”
“We will be seeking clarification from the Department for the Economy how the remaining £1.5m that is being paid directly in BACs to applicants, will be spent with local businesses”
