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Asked by Claire

AQW 17146/22-27 Written question to the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether they will engage with the Equality Commission when drafting Department Bills, as per their statutory responsibilities.

Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 22 October 2024

  • Answered
  • Written
  • After due date
Tabled
22 October 2024
Answer due by
6 November 2024
Answered
12 November 202421 days after tabling
Department
The Executive Office
Priority question
No

Answer

Executive Office officials engage with a range of stakeholders, including the Equality Commission, when developing policy underpinning Departmental Bills, in line with best practice and statutory requirements.

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