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Asked by Andrew Muir

AQW 8718/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Finance

To ask the Minister of Finance whether consideration has been given to assisting district Councils with the cost of Voluntary Severance Schemes via utilisation of Capital Borrowing Powers.

Asked by Andrew Muir MLA on 13 October 2020

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
13 October 2020
Answer due by
28 October 2020
Answered
22 October 20209 days after tabling
Department
Department of Finance
Priority question
No

Answer

It would be for the Department for Communities to bring forward any proposals in relation to District Councils’ borrowing powers. I would be happy to consider any proposal that is brought forward, although this would also require Treasury agreement.

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