Consultation
5.A consultation was launched in September 2001. The closing date for written responses of November 2001 was extended to 4 January 2002. A total of 56 written responses were received, including replies from Northern Ireland government departments, district councils, voluntary and community organisations, professional bodies and individuals. A copy of the consultation document and summary of responses was placed in the House of Commons Library.
6.Consultation responses were received from the Northern Ireland Assembly’s Audit Committee and Public Accounts Committee, as well as from the Committee for Finance and Personnel.
