AQW 17263/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education
To ask the Minister of Education whether he has consulted with further and higher education institutions in relation to his decision to make education compulsory to 18 years old.
Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 23 October 2024
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 23 October 2024
- Answer due by
- 7 November 2024
- Answered
- 29 October 20246 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Education
- Priority question
- No
Answer
The Department for the Economy (DfE) is responsible for further and higher education. My officials engaged with DfE in advance of my announcement and there will be further discussion on this proposal between departments and key stakeholders as the detail is developed.