Extent, commencement and short title

Amendment proposed: 3, in clause 26, page 15, line 44, at beginning insert “Provided that the Northern Ireland Assembly has first passed a resolution indicating support for this Act,”

This amendment, together with Amendment 4, will make all operational aspects of the Bill dependent upon the approval of the Northern Ireland Assembly.—(Stephen Farry.)

Question put, That the amendment be made.

The Committee divided: Ayes 194, Noes 275.

Question accordingly negatived.

Clause 26 ordered to stand part of the Bill.