AQW 4561/22-27

Mr John Blair
Alliance Party
South Antrim

Tabled Date: 13/10/2022
Answered On Date: 24/10/2022
Priority Written: Yes

Question:
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what assessment has been made of the impact a vacancy in the ministerial office post 28 October 2022 will have on departmental (i) decision making; and (ii) spending.

Answer:

If there is no Minister in office after 28 October, decisions and spending that require the approval of a Minister cannot be made.