AQW 2016/17-22

Ms Kellie Armstrong
Alliance Party
Strangford

Tabled Date: 13/02/2020
Answered On Date: 09/06/2020
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline (i) what steps they have to take to enable the Citizens’ Assembly to meet; and (ii) how will they ensure there is appropriate civic engagement and public consultation on the topics to be considered.

Answer:

The New Decade, New Approach Deal outlines in paragraphs 3.9 and 3.9 proposed arrangements for future structured civic engagement, including the role of Compact Civic Advisory Panel in recommending appropriate models of engagement on specific issues, including a Citizens’ Assembly. We will be considering the potential and opportunities of a Citizens’ Assembly as part of the work on implementing ‘New Decade New Approach’ (NDNA). A detailed assessment on NDNA commitments is currently underway within our Department.