The hon. Gentleman is right. The point is covered by proposed new subsection (7A)(c), which states that the Assembly must still elect the Minister and the deputy Minister. New clause 5 gives the Secretary of State the power to override the Assembly in setting up the Department. The hon. Gentleman may be happy with that, but I am not.
Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Bill
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Laurence Robertson
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 6 February 2007.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Bill.
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