To ask the Minister of Justice to outline his proposals for the restructuring of District Policing Partnerships and Community Safety Partnerships.

It is my intention to bring District Policing Partnerships and Community Safety Partnerships together through legislation contained in the forthcoming Justice Bill. Amalgamating the roles and functions of DPPs and CSPs will build on the strengths of both partnerships, and bringing them together will align more effectively their main functions of engagement, accountability and delivery.

This matter is currently out to public consultation and I am very interested to hear the views and ideas of everyone. I am aiming to engage further with political parties, Councils, the Policing Board and other stakeholders over the coming weeks to take on board their views and listen to any concerns and issues that exist.