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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Harris of Richmond (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 13 July 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill.

Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill

My Lords, this amendment empowers the Secretary of State to require the Presiding Officer to move a motion in the Assembly excluding people from office if they or their parties do not support the police and uphold the rule of law. As the noble Lord, Lord Glentoran, pointed out, it is unacceptable for a Minister in government, who is running the functions of state, not to support the state—in other words, the police, who help to ensure that the state is run properly. We certainly hope that that will never happen, but these Benches support the amendment.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
684 c887 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Contributions Delegated legislation Campaigns Finance Electorate Disqualification Donors Electoral register Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Assembly Political parties Parliamentary scrutiny Ministers Northern Ireland government Registration Republic of Ireland Timetables Statutory instruments
Legislation
Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2005-06
Link
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