20 November 2002

Stormont legislation diverts to Westminster

A total of 22 bills prepared at Stormont are now being prepared to be enacted at Westminster through Orders in Council. Paul Murphy:

"I freely acknowledge that the Order in Council process at Westminster is not as satisfactory as scrutiny of legislation in the Assembly. It is, however, a regrettable necessity and highlights once again the importance of restoring the devolved institutions."

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