Debate contribution: NICS Staff: Workplace Attendance

Debate contribution by Mr Brian Kingston on 9 September 2025.

MLA: Mr Brian Kingston
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 9 September 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: NICS Staff: Workplace Attendance
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5086170

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I thank the Minister for his answer, but I am disappointed that he was not able to provide any statistics on the level of homeworking and in-office working. Perhaps he is saying that they will be available in the future.
I hope that the Minister will encourage greater levels of in-office working. Does he share the concerns raised by bodies such as Belfast Chamber and the Belfast One and Linen Quarter business improvement districts (BIDs) about the impact of COVID and greater homeworking on high street retailers and eateries, and does he agree on there being a need to support their financial viability?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 2315/22-27.

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