New Clause 5 - Discrimination in appointments

Justice (Northern Ireland) Bill [Lords]

Public Bill Committees, 1 April 2004, 3:15 pm

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'For section 46 of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 substitute—

''46 Discrimination in appointments

In making appointments under section 39 the Chief Constable shall appoint candidates on merit alone.''.'.—[Mr. Hunter.]

Brought up, and read the First time.

Motion made, and Question put, That the clause be read a Second time:—

The Committee divided: Ayes 3, Noes 8.

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Division number 9 - 3 yes, 8 no

Voting yes: Andrew Hunter, Desmond Swayne, David Trimble

Voting no: Harry Barnes, Roger Casale, Vernon Coaker, Stephen Hepburn, Huw Irranca-Davies, Nick Palmer, John Spellar, Gareth Thomas

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Question accordingly negatived.

Amendment made: No. 65, in

title, line 7, leave out 'England and Wales' and insert

'another part of the United Kingdom'.—[Mr. Spellar.]

Bill, as amended, to be reported.

Committee rose at twenty-three minutes past Three o'clock.

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