AQW 3388/16-21 Written question to the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether the newly appointed press secretary has the power to direct members of the Executive Information Service or other civil servants.

Asked by Stewart Dickson MLA on 19 September 2016

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Tabled
19 September 2016
Answer due by
23 September 2016
Answered
27 October 201638 days after tabling
Department
The Executive Office
Priority question
Yes

Answer

The new Executive press secretary will not exercise any power in relation to the management of any part of the Civil Service.

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