AQW 53518/11-16 Written question to the Minister of Finance and Personnel
To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel whether a promotion freeze applies to those appointed to the Northern Ireland Civil Service under the Fast Stream scheme.
Asked by Stewart Dickson MLA on 27 January 2016
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 27 January 2016
- Answer due by
- 11 February 2016
- Answered
- 10 February 201614 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Finance
- Priority question
- No
Answer
The embargo on recruitment and substantive promotion introduced to the NICS in November 2014 applies to all NICS grades and disciplines, including those appointed under the fast Stream Scheme. The terms of the embargo are that any exceptions require the approval of Departmental Accounting Officers.