To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on Social Investment Fund projects that have been (i) approved; (ii) started; and (iii) completed.

All £80 million of the Social Investment Fund has now been committed to the 69 approved projects, prioritised by local Steering Groups. Thirty-nine of these projects have commenced, and 15 are now operational. Details of the 69 approved projects have been placed in the Assembly Library.

It should be noted that capital projects which have appointed an Integrated Consultants Team (ICT) are considered commenced, and those which have completed construction works and are delivering services are considered operational. Similarly, revenue projects which have appointed a service delivery organisation are considered commenced, and those which have engaged participants, or are engaged in equivalent delivery on the ground, are considered operational.