Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections) (Amendment) Order 2015 Debate

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Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (Extension of duration of non-jury trial provisions) Order 2015

Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections) (Amendment) Order 2015

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Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (General Duties of Self-Employed Persons) (Prescribed Undertakings) Regulations 2015
Wednesday 22nd July 2015

(8 years, 10 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Dunlop Portrait Lord Dunlop
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The parties have been consulted and there is an appeal process. Indeed, an appeal is going on with regard to a polling station in Dungannon, and is currently being considered by the Electoral Commission.

Lord McAvoy Portrait Lord McAvoy (Lab)
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My Lords, there is no need to repeat everything outlined by the Minister. The measure is absolutely necessary because of the redrawing of local government boundaries and has our support.

Lord Dunlop Portrait Lord Dunlop
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I thank the noble Lord for his support and brevity.

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