Question Time: Communities Tuesday 22 June 2021

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey answers Members questions.

1 To ask the Minister for Communities how her Department plans to meet the need and demand for suitable social housing for people aged 55 years and above in South Antrim.

2 To ask the Minister for Communities for her assessment of her Department’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

3 To ask the Minister for Communities for an update on the progress of the Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Bill (NIA Bill 10/17-22).

4 To ask the Minister for Communities whether she plans to introduce an urban regeneration grant scheme.

5 To ask the Minister for Communities for her assessment of the social housing waiting lists in West Tyrone.

6 To ask the Minister for Communities when the expert panel to review the Discretionary Support scheme will begin its work.

7 To ask the Minister for Communities how her proposed amendments to the Universal Credit regulations will assist families with childcare costs.