CoMin and backbench MHKs must communicate says Chief

Tuesday, 5 January 2016 00:00

It's vital that communications improve between the Council of Ministers and backbench MHKs:

That's the Chief Minister - who's disappointed that contributions to debate on both sides have been stifled by damaged relations.

It's suggested that there's room for improvement in the next administration - as the problem won't be solved overnight.

Allan Bell explains why he feels it's a priority:

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