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Northern Ireland (Ministerial Appointments and Regional Rates) Act 2017
Summary
This Act makes two main changes to Northern Ireland: it adjusts the rules for how government ministers are chosen and appointed, and it gives flexibility in how local property tax rates are calculated and applied across the region.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing changes to how Northern Ireland's government ministers are appointed and how local property taxes (rates) are set. Supporters believe these changes help the Northern Ireland government work more efficiently and fairly manage public finances.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics might worry that changes to how ministers are appointed could reduce representation for certain communities or parties. Others might be concerned that changes to regional rates could increase bills for homeowners or businesses in Northern Ireland.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading20 Apr 2017
- 2nd reading24 Apr 2017
- Report stage24 Apr 2017
- 3rd reading24 Apr 2017
- Committee stage24 Apr 2017
Lords
- 1st reading25 Apr 2017
- 2nd reading26 Apr 2017
- 3rd reading26 Apr 2017
Royal Assent27 Apr 2017
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