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Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Money)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 6:47 pm on 18 November 2025.

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King’s recommendation signified.

Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 52(1)(a)),

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill, it is expedient to authorise:

(1) the payment out of money provided by Parliament of:

(a) any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of the Act by the Secretary of State or any other public authority, and

(b) any increase attributable to the Act in the sums payable under or by virtue of any other Act out of money so provided, and

(2) the payment of sums into the Consolidated Fund.—(Nesil Caliskan.)

Question agreed to.

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