AQW 189/17-22

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 13/01/2020
Answered On Date: 30/01/2020
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister if arrangements to strengthen the ability of parties in Opposition to hold the Executive to account, as agreed in the New Decade, New Approach, requires legislation; and when the relevant policy and/or legislation will be introduced to uphold this commitment.

Answer:

Any arrangements, including amendment of the Assembly and Executive Reform (Assembly Opposition) Act (Northern Ireland) 2016, are in the first instance a matter for consideration by the Assembly.