AQW 11202/17-22 Written question to the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister (i) to detail the flexibility of the time window and dates given to people living in GB who wish to travel home to Northern Ireland for Christmas; (ii) whether those travelling home will be able to join their family bubble from the date of their return; (iii) whether accommodation will be available for those who are unable to instantly join their family bubble; and (iv) what plans they have put in place should scheduled flights to Northern Ireland become fully booked before everyone who wants to return has had a chance to book their flight.

Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 30 November 2020

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Tabled
30 November 2020
Answer due by
3 December 2020
Answered
19 April 2021140 days after tabling
Department
The Executive Office
Priority question
Yes

Answer

Updated guidance on travel over the Christmas period was published on the nidirect.gov.uk website on 22 December 2020.

Information on the current COVID-19 Regulations and what they mean can be found on nidirect at: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-regulations-guidance-what-restrictions-mean-you

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