Clause 1 - Transfer to Lord Chancellor of functions relating to Judicial Appointments Commission
Justice (Northern Ireland) Bill [Lords]
9:10 am
Mr David Trimble (Upper Bann, UUP)
May I say how much I look forward to the proceedings of the Committee, Mr. Benton? I am sure that we all want to remain as well focused as we can.
Amendment No. 47 is a technical amendment that would pave the way for more substantial amendments to the schedule. I shall not refer much to the text of that amendment, but it is appropriate to say
something about the other amendments. The substantive amendments in the group are amendments Nos. 55 and 28. The latter expresses our disdain for this legislation and this clause. When I say ''our disdain''—