Clause 66 - Display of Royal Arms at courts
Justice (Northern Ireland) Bill
4:30 pm
Lady Lady Hermon (North Down, UUP)
It is good to see you back in the Chair this afternoon, Mr. Pike.
The hon. Member for Newry and Armagh (Mr. Mallon) and I both feel passionately about making the agreement work and be seen to work. I want to draw to his attention the clause in the agreement that refers to the use of symbols to promote mutual respect rather than division. Would it not be unfortunate to include in the Bill a date that would give the provision retrospective effect from March 2000, and to close down the possibility of parties, such as his and, hopefully, mine, agreeing on mutual symbols for the exterior of court houses?