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Written question asked by William Ross (Ulster Unionist Party) on Thursday, 25 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 January 2001. It was answered by George Howarth (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 January 2001 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Northern Ireland Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what action he has taken to ensure that the local council elections in Northern Ireland are able to take place on 16th May. - Including ref to 25 January 2001, 361 c679W.
Answer

Mr. William Ross: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what action he has taken to ensure that the local council elections in Northern Ireland are able to take place on 16 May. [148032] Mr. George Howarth: There is a statutory requirement, as set down in my answer of 25 January 2001, Official Report, column 679W, for local council elections to take place in Northern Ireland on 16 May.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
148032; 362 c134W
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Elections Local government Northern Ireland
Link
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