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Proceeding contribution from Peter Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 6 February 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill on Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Bill.


Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Bill

I agree that new clause 5 gives the Secretary of State the power to set up the Department. However, it does not give the Secretary of State the power to devolve policing and justice powers to that Department. There may be a shell of a Department, but it cannot do anything until the powers are devolved to it. I hope that I have made my understanding of the legislation very clear. If I have erred on a particular issue, I am sure that the Minister will put me right.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
456 c743-4 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Devolved matters Crime Bail Administration of justice Juries Intelligence services Human rights Judiciary Intimidation Powers of entry Northern Ireland Police Powers Prisons Proscribed organisations MI5 Police Service of Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission Security Trials Northern Ireland Department of the Director of Public Prosecutions
Legislation
Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Bill 2006-07
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk