AQW 2765/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Communities
To ask the Minister for Communities, in context of the cost of living crisis, what measures are being taken to tackle rural poverty.
Asked by John Blair MLA on 5 September 2022
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 5 September 2022
- Answer due by
- 21 September 2022
- Answered
- 16 September 202211 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Communities
- Priority question
- No
Answer
The cost-of-living crisis is having major impact, particularly on those who are already struggling financially.
I am deeply frustrated that the continued absence of a functioning Executive and agreed Executive budget prevents additional measures being introduced.
My Department will do all it can to support those experiencing hardship, and all options are being explored to provide both immediate and medium to longer term interventions.