To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, pursuant to AQW 38282/11-15, to detail (i) the organisational structure of the North West Gateway Initiative; (ii) the number of officials from each Department contributing to its functioning; and (iii) any associated staffing costs.

The North West Gateway Initiative is overseen jointly by officials in the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade as part of a range of other duties. Other Government Departments provide information, as required, on projects relevant to the NWGI from within their existing staffing resources. Information is not held on the number, or related costs, of staff who may be involved in this work.