Proceeding contribution from Lembit Opik (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 19 April 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill.
Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill
The Minister’s words are laudable, but does he not see that the Government have created a rod for their own back? We have often been told by Ministers in Northern Ireland debates that they will take full account of what the parties in Northern Ireland and the Opposition parties have to say—and then they ignore the advice. Why should this situation be any different? What assurance, or evidence, can the Minister provide that on this occasion the Government will genuinely take on board ideas, even if they originate from a party other than Labour?
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- 2005-06
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- Devolved matters Fraud Elections Ministerial powers Northern Ireland Public appointments Public interest Political parties Registration Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland
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- Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2005-06
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