AQW 822/08

Mrs Naomi Long
Alliance Party
East Belfast

Tabled Date: 08/10/2007
Answered On Date: 22/10/2007
Priority Written: No

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

Answer:

The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) has complied with all the good relations procedures required by OFMDFM and DFP in respect the Department's Comprehensive Spending Review proposals. These procedures are in line with Section 75 requirements and A Shared Future policy. The Department's compliance has been achieved through the completion of High Level Impact Assessments for all bids submitted to DFP.