Subordinate Legislation Committee, 18 Jan 2000

Meeting date: Tuesday, January 18, 2000

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Delegated Legislation

The second item is delegated legislation relating to the forthcoming budget bill. We have had a substantial brief from the legal advisers on how that might be dealt with, as there are various options. I suggest that we put the matter on the agenda for next week. In principle, we are willing to consider the bill at stage 1 if there is sufficient time for those who will be advising us. Failing that, we will consider the bill at stage 2.

We should simply make it clear to the Executive that we are happy to work with ministers as best we can and in whichever way is best for all parties. We will see what options are made available and whether those advising us feel that they have sufficient time for us to deal with the matter next week. Failing that, we could perhaps give the matter some consideration.