Golden Jubilee Celebrations

Part of the debate – in the Northern Ireland Assembly at 11:30 am on 19 February 2002.

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Photo of Michael McGimpsey Michael McGimpsey UUP 11:30, 19 February 2002

The Member can point at me if he wants. However, it is a matter that merits a degree of respect, manners and decency. This is the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, and it is inappropriate for anyone to use it to score cheap, party political points.

Mr Morrow spoke of how disappointed he is. This is not primarily about money. The proposed celebrations will not cost large amounts of money. The Queen’s express wish is that there should be no undue expenditure from public funds on the programme of celebrations.

Mr Morrow, you should be careful. Please do not point — it is rude to point.