The News Letter asked the DOH to detail the budget assigned to the programme and how many people it had supported five years on from its launch date.
But a spokeswoman responded that there was no budget and that the programme was launched “at a time of exceptional financial difficulty” for the NI Executive.
She responded that the programme as it has been rolled out “is not an operational programme but rather a guide” to help connect those who want to leave prostitution with pre-existing services.
The final guide - an 18 page leaflet - covers contact details for advice on finance, housing, employment, training and the justice system.