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Asked by Claire

AQW 189/17-22 Written question to the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister if arrangements to strengthen the ability of parties in Opposition to hold the Executive to account, as agreed in the New Decade, New Approach, requires legislation; and when the relevant policy and/or legislation will be introduced to uphold this commitment.

Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 13 January 2020

  • Answered
  • Written
  • After due date
Tabled
13 January 2020
Answer due by
28 January 2020
Answered
30 January 202017 days after tabling
Department
The Executive Office
Priority question
No

Answer

Any arrangements, including amendment of the Assembly and Executive Reform (Assembly Opposition) Act (Northern Ireland) 2016, are in the first instance a matter for consideration by the Assembly.

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