HL Deb 18 November 2003 vol 654 c270WA
Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Who developed and approved the business plan for the North/South Ministerial Council; what are the objectives of the council; which body monitors them; and whether they will lodge a copy of the business plan in the Library of the House. [HL5129]

Baroness Amos

The North/South Ministerial Council Joint Secretariat does not have a composite plan. The Northern Ireland side of the joint secretariat contributes to the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) business planning process. Relevant actions and targets are included in the OFMDFM Service Delivery Agreement (SDA) for 2003–04, a copy of which is in the Library. The Service Delivery Agreement is monitored by the OFMDFM Board. The objective of the joint secretariat is to support the North/South Ministerial Council.