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Proceeding contribution from Lady Hermon (Ulster Unionist Party) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 26 April 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Northern Ireland Bill.


Northern Ireland Bill

I am most grateful to the Secretary of State for giving way. Will he clarify one small point? This new creature—the completely new Assembly that the Bill sets up—could well be christened a talking shop. No matter what resolution or motion is agreed by it, all that it can do before restoration—if such an order is ever made—is to discuss and talk until it is blue in the face. It has no decision-making powers whatsoever. Would the Secretary of State care to confirm that?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
445 c610 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Devolved matters Crimes of violence Decommissioning Devolution Belfast Agreement Elections Education IRA Local government Northern Ireland Powers Public appointments Northern Ireland Assembly Members Political parties Rates and rating Politics and government Ministers Northern Ireland Executive Water charges Reform Timetables Standing orders First Minister of Northern Ireland Assembly Statutory instruments
Legislation
Northern Ireland Bill 2005-06
Link
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