To ask the Minister of Health to present the scientific evidence available to him concerning gatherings of more than 15 people in school halls, regardless of the purpose of the gathering.

In the period since this question was tabled the Executive has taken a series of carefully considered steps to bring us to the current position.

The Executive's response to the COVID-19 pandemic is led by the latest medical and scientific advice and we use a broad range of data, information and statistical indicators to inform decisions. Scientific evidence used by the Executive for decision making purposes is publically available at: https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/covid-19-scientific-evidence.