AQW 8424/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Communities

To ask the Minister for Communities for his assessment of how his answers to Assembly Written Questions, referring Members to the Northern Ireland Housing Executive directly, complies with paragraph 1.5(iii) of the Ministerial Code.

Asked by Kellie Armstrong MLA on 7 March 2024

  • Answered
  • Written
  • After due date
Tabled
7 March 2024
Answer due by
25 March 2024
Answered
8 November 2024246 days after tabling
Department
Department for Communities
Priority question
No

Answer

This approach was adopted to ensure clarity between the Department’s policy responsibilities and Northern Ireland Housing Executive’s (NIHE) operational remit, as well as to ensure that MLAs receive accurate, timely and full responses. I consider this process to be compliant with paragraph 1.5(iii) of the Ministerial Code.

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