Debate contribution: Ammonia Standing Advice

Debate contribution by Mrs Diane Dodds on 19 February 2024.

MLA: Mrs Diane Dodds
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 19 February 2024
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Ammonia Standing Advice
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4223327

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I thank the Minister. I do not know whether to be heartened or sorry for him that the report is his bedside reading. A couple of questions arise from what he said. Many of the people to whom I speak in the industry are concerned that officials went ahead and changed the advice without the normal process of consultation. I would like to hear what the Minister has to say about that issue. I am glad to hear that he is to publish a new strategy. In the meantime, however, we cannot have a variety of areas doing different things in terms of planning applications. We already find that in the planning process at the moment. The Minister needs to ensure that there is consistency for the industry.

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 28/22-27.

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