Source · Select Committees · Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Recommendation 4
4
Deferred
Paragraph: 35
Require Northern Ireland Executive to consider VCSE sector's contribution in future budgetary decisions.
Recommendation
The voluntary, community and social enterprise sector has struggled in the recent funding environment, and this is likely to have piled further pressure onto stretched public services. When making future budgetary decisions the Northern Ireland Executive must take account of the significant contribution that the sector offers and provides often to the most vulnerable.
Government Response Summary
The government recognises the significant contribution of the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector, but states that budgetary decisions regarding the sector are a devolved matter for the Northern Ireland Executive.
Paragraph Reference:
35
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
The Government recognises and values the significant contribution of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector to public service provision across all communities in Northern Ireland. This is however a devolved matter for the Northern Ireland Executive. As always, the UK Government stands ready to support the Executive to improve outcomes for people living in Northern Ireland including the most vulnerable.