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Written question asked by Stella Creasy (Labour) on Thursday, 28 March 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 April 2019 (named day). It was answered by Victoria Atkins (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 April 2019 on behalf of the Home Office.


Offensive Weapons Bill: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when a legislative consent motion regarding clauses 1 to 4 of the Offensive Weapons Bill was (a) issued and (b) to whom as the relevant decision making authorities in Northern Ireland.

Answer

The United Kingdom Government has been liaising closely with Northern Ireland departments in respect of devolved matters where provisions in the Offensive Weapons Bill may extend to Northern Ireland. Clauses 1-4 of the Bill, relating to the sale and delivery of corrosive products to persons under 18 and the delivery of corrosive products to residential premises, are covered by separate commencement provisions in the Bill in respect of Northern Ireland as these are devolved matters.

Clauses 1-4 of the Bill will therefore be commenced by the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland and associated regulations relating to these Clauses will not be commenced without Northern Ireland assembly approval.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
238333
Session
2017-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Northern Ireland Legislative consent motions
Legislation
Offensive Weapons Bill 2017-19
Link
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