AQW 11202/17-22

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 30/11/2020
Answered On Date: 19/04/2021
Priority Written: Yes

Question:
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister (i) to detail the flexibility of the time window and dates given to people living in GB who wish to travel home to Northern Ireland for Christmas; (ii) whether those travelling home will be able to join their family bubble from the date of their return; (iii) whether accommodation will be available for those who are unable to instantly join their family bubble; and (iv) what plans they have put in place should scheduled flights to Northern Ireland become fully booked before everyone who wants to return has had a chance to book their flight.

Answer:

Updated guidance on travel over the Christmas period was published on the nidirect.gov.uk website on 22 December 2020.

Information on the current COVID-19 Regulations and what they mean can be found on nidirect at: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-regulations-guidance-what-restrictions-mean-you