AQW 52148/11-16

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 09/12/2015
Answered On Date: 14/03/2016
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety whether he is aware of any cuts that will be made to the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service in 2016.

Answer:

The financial planning process within my department for 2016/17 is still ongoing and therefore no decisions have yet been taken on the budget position for the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service.

I will not preside over unsafe services and public and firefighter safety remain a priority.