AQW 13411/17-22

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 26/01/2021
Answered On Date: 25/02/2021
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on allowing businesses to provide a click and collect service under the current restrictions related to COVID-19.

Answer:

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restriction) (No.2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 currently do not allow for the provision of a click and collect service by non-essential retailers. However following an Executive meeting on 18th February it was agreed to allow contactless ‘click and collect’ services for baby equipment shops, clothing shops, footwear shops and electrical goods shops from Monday the 8th of March 2021.

Department of Health Officials are currently updating the regulations and guidance document to reflect these changes. The extant Regulations can be found here Guidance to accompany The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 | Department of Health (health-ni.gov.uk)

My officials continue to liaise with both the Department for Health and the Executive Office on this matter.