AQW 296/17-22

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 15/01/2020
Answered On Date: 31/01/2020
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail (i) whether the Party Leaders’ Forum, as agreed in New Decade, New Approach, will include party leaders and independents not currently represented in the Executive; and (ii) the reasoning behind their decision.

Answer:

New Decade, New Approach states that the Party Leaders Forum will be attended by the leaders, or their ‘permanent’ nominated representative, of the political parties in the Executive. The membership reflects its role in supporting the Executive, as also stated, by providing a safe space for party leaders to discuss ongoing issues and provide early warning of any issues which might cause future political tension and disagreements.