Article 8 General powers of industrial developmentF1

carry on, or establish and carry on, or develop, whether by itself or jointly with any other person, any industrial undertaking;

otherwise promote or assist the establishment, maintenance or development of any industrial undertaking.

the development or assistance of the economy;

the promotion of industrial efficiency;

the provision, maintenance or safeguarding of employment in Northern Ireland.

form bodies corporate;

form partnerships with other persons;

acquire and dispose of plant, machinery and equipment and other property;

make plant, machinery and equipment and other property available for use by other persons;

provide, or assist in the provision of, advisory or other services in relation to finance, management, administration, marketing or organisation of industry.