AQW 821/08

Mrs Naomi Long
Alliance Party
East Belfast

Tabled Date: 08/10/2007
Answered On Date: 25/10/2007
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail how good relations considerations have been taken into account within the department's bid, in relation to the current Northern Ireland Comprehensive Spending Review.

Answer:

The good relations impacts have been assessed and taken into account in the advice and recommendations provided to Ministers on the OFMDFM bid relating to the Northern Ireland Comprehensive Spending Review. The equality, poverty/social inclusion, and sustainable development impacts of these financial proposals have also been considered. The completion and consideration of these “High Level Impact Assessments” is a fundamental aspect of the Comprehensive Spending Review and Priorities and Budget 2007 processes.