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Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill

May I convey to the Minister a point of reference? His colleague, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, gave evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee almost exactly a week ago, in which he referred to the triple lock on the devolution of policing and justice. He stated:"““It requires across community votes in the Assembly””—" that is precisely what he said. He went on to say that"““it then requires a Secretary of State to agree it, and Parliament to approve the necessary legislation.””" At no stage was there any reference to the First and Deputy First Ministers acting jointly. [Interruption.] With great respect to those who are making comments from a sedentary position, they will get their opportunity later. Will the Minister elaborate? Did the Secretary of State know last week, when he gave evidence live to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, that there was a fourth element, or has the definition been changed within the week? As usual, the Northern Ireland Office moves with great speed on these matters.