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Proceeding contribution from Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown (Democratic Unionist Party) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 17 May 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill.


Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill

Can the Minister clarify subsection (1) of new clause 1, which states ““A public authority must””—there is an imperative—"““in exercising its functions, act in the way it considers best calculated to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development””." There is a must and then there is a broad brush. They can do little, they can do much. It is as they believe best. Is that what this is about?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
446 c1015 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Children Compensation Devolved matters Children in care Crime Administration of justice Crimes against property Community centres Environment protection Electoral register Dismissal Northern Ireland Protection Police Public appointments Northern Ireland Assembly Political parties Ministers Security Sustainable development First Minister (NIE)
Legislation
Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2005-06
Link
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