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Written question asked by Lady Hermon (Independent (affiliation)) on Tuesday, 4 July 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 July 2017 (named day). It was answered by James Brokenshire (Conservative) on Monday, 10 July 2017 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Northern Ireland Assembly Members: Pay

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, for what reasons the full salaries and allowances of members of the Northern Ireland Assembly are being paid in the absence of a functioning Assembly; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

As set out in the Northern Ireland Act 1998, salaries and allowances for Members of the Northern Ireland Assembly are devolved matters.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2967
Session
2017-19
Related items
Devolution: Northern Ireland
Tuesday, 5 September 2017
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Allowances Pay Northern Ireland Assembly members
Link
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