Clause 24 - Commencement
Northern Ireland (Offences) Bill
3:45 pm
David Hanson (Minister of State, Northern Ireland Office; Delyn, Labour)
I do not believe that the amendment should stand, because before it can become an Act, the Bill will pass through both Houses of Parliament. There is the potential under the Bill for a range of measures to be brought forward and an affirmative resolution is unnecessary. I urge my hon. Friends to reject the amendment.