Tim Crookall MHK has resigned as Minister without Portfolio due to a conflict with the North and West Area Plan and the forthcoming Transport Strategy.
Mr Crookall said: “I have appreciated the opportunity afforded to me as a Minister, including establishing the efficiencies programme, but regret that I find myself conflicted with regard to the North and West Area Plan, and the forthcoming Transport Strategy.
“Under the rules of collective responsibility, it is with deep regret that I must therefore stand down from the Council of Ministers.”
Minister Resigns
The Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK said: “I acknowledge Tim’s resignation with some sadness.
“He has been a valued member of this Council of Ministers, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank him for his commitment and counsel over the years and for picking up the gauntlet of driving efficiencies most recently.”
Mr Crookall will remain as a Member of the Department of Health and Social Care.
The efficiencies programme will now be overseen by the Chief Minister directly as Chair of the Operational Performance and Change Board.
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