Media Operational Notice

Inquiry into allegations arising from BBCNI Spotlight programme evidence session

Synopsis: The Social Development Committee will take evidence from Mr Stephen Brimstone, Special Advisor to Mr Nelson McCausland MLA, Minister for Social Development, and from a former Private Secretary to the Minister on Thursday, 9 January 2014.

Session: 2013/2014

Date: 08 January 2014

The Social Development Committee will take evidence from Mr Stephen Brimstone, Special Advisor to Mr Nelson McCausland MLA, Minister for Social Development, and from a former Private Secretary to the Minister on Thursday, 9 January 2014.

The evidence session is part of the Committee's Inquiry into allegations, arising from a BBCNI Spotlight programme, aired on 3 July 2013, of impropriety or irregularity relating to NIHE managed contracts and consideration of any resulting actions.

The meeting will be held at 10.00am in Room 29, Parliament Buildings and will be held in open session. The meeting will also be streamed on the Assembly's website.

Media Interviews and Photography:

Please note photography, filming and interview requests with the Committee Chairperson Alex Maskey MLA may be available upon request.