Justice (Northern Ireland) Bill [Lords] – in a Public Bill Committee at 3:15 pm on 1st April 2004.
'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.