AQW 10501/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Health
To ask the Minister of Health how his Department is engaging with businesses to ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities in regards to restrictions and mitigations and that reopening is as safe as possible.
Asked by Stewart Dickson MLA on 18 November 2020
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Priority
- Tabled
- 18 November 2020
- Answer due by
- 26 November 2020
- Answered
- 18 August 2021273 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Health
- Priority question
- Yes
Answer
There are a number of resources available for businesses to avail of advice and guidance in regards to restrictions and mitigations to enable them to reopen safely as restrictions eased, including the Department of Health’s own website:
https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/coronavirus
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-support-businesses
https://www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/campaign/coronavirus-updates-support-your-business
The Department for the Economy and the Health and Safety Executive have been working with businesses to ensure they could reopen in as safe a way as possible. The Public Health Agency also provides advice and guidance to businesses on their responsibilities in regards to restrictions and mitigations.