AQW 2202/16-21 Written question to the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline what work they propose to undertake over July and August 2016 to reassure European Union migrants working locally that they are secure and free to remain here as long as they wish.

Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 1 July 2016

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Tabled
1 July 2016
Answer due by
20 July 2016
Answered
2 August 201632 days after tabling
Department
The Executive Office
Priority question
No

Answer

We assure people from European Union countries and other migrants living here, that they are welcome and valued. We remain committed to the vision expressed in the Racial Equality Strategy of a society which is strengthened by its ethnic diversity, free from racism, and where we can share a common sense of belonging. We will continue to progress the implementation of the Strategy over the coming months.

It is our view that there is absolutely no place for racism or intolerance in any of its manifestations. We unequivocally condemn all racist attacks and strongly encourage all victims to report any racist incident, however minor.

Official sources