Empey appoints dedicated Social Economy, Energy and Consumer Affairs Spokesman
Ulster Unionist Leader Sir Reg Empey has appointed Robin Swann senior member of North Antrim’s management committee as a party spokesperson on the Social Economy, Energy and Consumer affairs.
In a statement Mr Swann outlined his priorities in the policy areas he will be covering,
“With regards to Energy and coming from a farming background I know that ‘Renewable energies’ will become more and more significant to the Northern Ireland economy.
On the Social Economy remit having served as President of the Young Farmers Clubs, sitting as a director of Rural Support and as Vice-chairman of Rural Youth Europe, I have always been a strong supporter of the voluntary sector and their contribution to the social fabric of Northern Ireland.
On Consumer Affairs, I would be looking at the scope of Trading Standards, especially with the large amount of counterfeit goods around and analysing the work of Trading Standards/Consumer Council.”