Debate contribution: Anti-poverty Strategy

Debate contribution by Mr Daniel McCrossan on 19 May 2025.

MLA: Mr Daniel McCrossan
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 19 May 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Anti-poverty Strategy
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4968213

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Minister, I could be forgiven for asking this question: why did you hold a press conference and, at the same time, say that the strategy was going to consultation? Surely that is pre-empting the consultation to some degree. Most people who contributed to the process will be deeply annoyed by that. Has your Department ring-fenced any budget for the implementation of the strategy, or is it simply going to be like the child poverty strategy and sit on a shelf and do nothing?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 1311/22-27.

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