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Proceeding contribution from Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 21 November 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Bill.


Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Bill

The right hon. Gentleman may accept that many people are relying on paragraph 10 of the St. Andrews agreement, which states:"““the Assembly will meet to nominate the First and Deputy First Minister on 24 November.””" It also states that"““in the event of failure to reach agreement by the 24 November we will proceed on the basis of””" other ““partnership arrangements””. Furthermore, the timetable in annexe D to the agreement states, under the date 24 November:"““Assembly meets to nominate FM/DFM.””"


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
453 c493 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Codes of practice Accountability Administration of justice Conduct Devolution Elections Languages Ministerial powers Northern Ireland Police Northern Ireland Assembly Political parties Ministers Northern Ireland government Police Service of Northern Ireland Schools School choice Secondary education Sinn Féin Democratic Unionist Party St Andrews Agreement District policing partnerships
Legislation
Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Bill 2006-07
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk