AQW 823/08

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 the Deloitte Touche report, ‘The Cost of Division – A Shared Future Strategy’ is being taken into account within her department's approach to the current Northern Ireland Comprehensive Spending Review.

Answer:

The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) has taken account of the Deloitte Touche report, ‘The Cost of Division – A Shared Future Strategy' by following 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 in relation to DARD's proposals.