To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, given that terrorism is a reserved matter, and in light of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill 2024 currently going through Westminster, whether they can confirm that their Department will be the lead Department in this matter.

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill was introduced in Westminster on 12 September 2024. Several elements of the Bill are of particular relevance to Departments here, due to the broad range of premises, events and statutory obligations that fall within scope of its provisions.

Since its introduction, the Home Office Security Minister has been liaising with a number of Executive Ministers regarding the implications of the Bill. It will be a matter for those impacted Ministers to continue to work directly with the Home Office on the issues relevant to their department.