AQW 16658/17-22

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 22/03/2021
Answered On Date: 23/04/2021
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail their plans for allowing increased numbers to attend civil and religious wedding ceremonies, including (i) timescale; and (ii) the expected numbers allowed.

Answer:

The number permitted to attend weddings and civil partnerships is to be informed by a risk assessment for the venue.

Face coverings must be worn by all unless exempt, other than those in the marriage party.

Receptions or post ceremony gatherings are not permitted.

Customers can also view the facilities of venues used for marriages and civil partnerships, such as hotels and other venues, restricted to a maximum of four customers per visit.

An indicative date of 24 May has been set for the resumption of post ceremony receptions or functions (numbers to be informed by a risk assessment for the venue). This will be subject to review.

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