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Asked by Paula

AQW 4682/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health

To ask the Minister of Health what assessment has been made of the impact a vacancy in the ministerial office post 28 October 2022 will have on departmental (i) decision making; and (ii) spending.

Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 13 October 2022

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Tabled
13 October 2022
Answer due by
28 October 2022
Answered
24 October 202211 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

While this remains a hypothetical situation, it is clear that any period without Departmental Ministers will significantly hamper decision making and spending. Standing Order SO19 2(e) refers.

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