AQW 6615/10

Mrs Naomi Long
Alliance Party
East Belfast

Tabled Date: 04/05/2010
Answered On Date: 17/05/2010
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister what discussions they, or their officials, have had regarding the potential impact of a 70% reduction in the community relations budget within the Department of Education, given their overall responsibility for community relations.

Answer:

Officials in OFMDFM were informed of the cuts proposed by Minister Ruane. Discussions are ongoing on the Department of Education’s contribution to the Programme for Cohesion, Sharing and Integration.