NI First Minister Paul Givan to step dpwn - pension and benefits

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Dear Executive Office (Northern Ireland),

It is reported that Mr Givan will be resigning from the post of First Minister of N. Ireland just days after being officially installed in the position:

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ire...

1. Please provide information on the pension and any other benefits a First Minister is entitled to receive when they leave office. Please also provide information on how the pension and other benefits are calculated.

2. Please also confirm whether a former First Minister is entitled to police protection after leaving office regardless of the period for which they held the office.

Yours faithfully,

J Roberts

TEO FOI, Executive Office (Northern Ireland)

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Dear J Roberts

Thank you for your request for information.

While you have submitted a valid FOI request as set out in Section 8 of
the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) there is provision within the FOIA
Section 45 Code of Practice for Public Authorities to deal with requests
outside the FOIA as normal course of business.

Therefore, under this provision, to facilitate a speedier resolution to
your query I am providing you with a normal course of business response.

Please be advised the Executive Office (TEO) does not hold the information
you seek.

However, in line with section 16 of FOIA – duty to provide advice and
assistance, please be advised that the NI Assembly is responsible for
MLAs/Ministers salaries and pension and is likely to hold the information
you seek. NI Assembly can be contacted at [1][email address].

Additionally, the PSNI have responsibility for police protection and may
hold the information you seek. PSNI can be contacted at [2][email
address].

I hope you have found this response of assistance.

However, should you require a formal FOIA response reiterating the above,
please let us know as soon as possible so a response may issue within FOIA
statutory deadlines.

Regards

Nicola Finlay

Access to Information Team | Information Management and Central Advisory
Branch

Room A5.18 | Castle Buildings | Stormont | Belfast | BT4 3SR

* [3][Executive Office request email]

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