AQW 24777/17-22 Written question to the First Minister and deputy First Minister
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for a timetable of progress planned for the draft Refugee Integration Strategy.
Asked by John Blair MLA on 21 October 2021
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 21 October 2021
- Answer due by
- 5 November 2021
- Answered
- 9 November 202119 days after tabling
- Department
- The Executive Office
- Priority question
- No
Answer
As per our response to AQW 23909/17-22, a procurement process is underway to secure expertise to take forward engagement with refugees and asylum seekers directly to ensure their lived experience informs the final draft of the Refugee Integration Strategy. This is due to complete in November following which we plan to commence a 12 week public consultation.
A final Strategy will then be brought to the Executive for agreement and our focus will be on implementation.