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Written question asked by Joe Hendron (Social Democratic & Labour Party), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 March 1997. It was answered by Malcolm Moss (Conservative) on Thursday, 13 March 1997 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Northern Ireland Office

Question
Under what legislative powers councils have the power to rename streets.
Answer

Dr. Hendron: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland under that legislative powers councils have the power to rename streets. [19953] Mr. Moss: Article 11 of the local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 provides the authority for district councils to determine the name by which a street is to be known.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
19953; 292 c310W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Northern Ireland Roads Road signs and markings