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Proceeding contribution from Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour 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

I just want to correct the Minister. If a vacancy arises by dismissal, resignation or some other means in the Justice Ministry, as created under the Bill, it is not the case that there is an automatic re-run of d’Hondt—because, after all, the appointments are not d’Hondt appointments—any more than if a Minister resigns under d’Hondt or a party resigns on bloc under d’Hondt that forces a total rerun of d’Hondt. It does not.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
446 c1047 
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 of Northern Ireland
Legislation
Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2005-06
Link
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