AQW 45007/11-15 Written question to the Minister for Social Development
To ask the Minister for Social Development how six closed questions and three consultation events is considered adequate for the Social Housing Reform Programme, Regulatory Framework Consultation.
Asked by Stewart Dickson MLA on 23 April 2015
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 23 April 2015
- Answer due by
- 11 May 2015
- Answered
- 6 May 201513 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Communities
- Priority question
- No
Answer
This consultation is considered at least adequate for the following reasons. Firstly, it is facilitated by a proforma that is based on six questions to which respondents may reply without restriction. Respondents may use the proforma or reply through their own written submission. Based on previous consultations, many typically will.
Secondly, as well as the 3 public events the Department has used a range of communication channels to extend the reach of the consultation:
35 tweets
1 Facebook post
6 website articles (Housing Rights Service (HRS) x 2, Housing Executive (NIHE) x 2, NI Community Relations Council & Disability Action)
3 press articles
1 stakeholder newsletter article
Thirdly, the Tenant Participation Strategy consultation which ran from 15 January until 8 April 2015, also examined the most directly tenant-focussed parts of the proposed regulatory framework. It was the subject of 3 public meetings and 21additional events.