RENEWED COMPACT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT AND THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR

That this House welcomes the publication of the renewed Compact, between the Government and the voluntary sector; notes that it outlines the principles of good partnership working between government and civil society organisations; further notes that the accompanying accountability mechanisms will strengthen the effectiveness of both the Compact and partnership working at national and local level; and welcomes the principles it contains as organisations in every part of the country seek to minimise the impact of decisions made under present financial pressures.