Consultation
4.A public consultation on the findings of the review opened in March 2003, and closed in June 2003. The consultation document was published on the Departmental website and copies were issued to 300 interested parties including all NI political parties, Assembly Members, trade unions and employer representative bodies. Eight responses were received. All respondents were in support of the broad thrust of proposals. A copy of the consultation document, covering letter and summary of the responses is available on the following web address www.delni.gov.uk/consultdebate/