To ask the Minister of Justice (i) to detail how (a) the PSNI; and (b) other public services determine the level of risk of an individual reported missing; and (ii) how resources are applied when pursuing a missing person report of a particular level of assessed risk.

The determination of the level of risk of a missing person and application of the corresponding resources when pursuing a missing person are both operational matters for the Chief Constable, who is accountable to the Northern Ireland Policing Board (NIPB). I am committed to respecting the operational independence of the Chief Constable and the NIPB. You may, therefore, wish to direct your question to the PSNI.

You may also wish to direct your queries regarding other public services to the relevant organisations.