New Clause 4 - Reserved matters: new institutions

Part of Justice (Northern Ireland) Bill – in a Public Bill Committee am 3:00 pm ar 14 Chwefror 2002.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Crispin Blunt Crispin Blunt Shadow Spokesperson (Northern Ireland) 3:00, 14 Chwefror 2002

I should like to put on record my gratitude to the Minister for acknowledging that the new clause arose directly from our proceedings, which have, therefore, improved the Bill in a small way. We should remember that it is important to go through legislation comprehensively in Committee. It is impossible for any Government to be all-knowing at the beginning of a process, and the Committee has

played an important part in delivering the Bill. It is a matter of regret that we have been unable to examine all of it.

Question put and agreed to

Clause read a Second time, and added to the Bill.

Question proposed, That the Chairman do report the Bill, as amended, to the House.