§ Rev. Martin SmythTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what progress has been made in implementing the report of the West Belfast Task Force. [100426]
§ Mr. PearsonThe report of the West Belfast and Greater Shankill Task Forces contained a wide range of recommendations relevant to the work of most Northern Ireland Departments. The Executive provided an initial response in June 2002.
An updated Government response document, detailing progress and planned actions, was provided to the two Task Forces in December and I met and discussed it with them on 23 January. There is regular contact between Departments and the Task Forces liaison group and I plan to meet local representatives again soon to ensure that this momentum is maintained.