Moved by
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
30: Schedule 3, page 160, leave out lines 2 to 16 and insert—
““25A OEP independence in Northern Ireland
(1) The OEP has complete discretion in the carrying out of its functions in Northern Ireland, including in—
(a) preparing its enforcement policy,
(b) exercising its enforcement functions, and
(c) preparing and publishing its budget.
(2) In making and terminating appointments under paragraph 2(2B) and paragraph 5(8B) of Schedule 1, the Northern Ireland Department must obtain the consent of the Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs of the Northern Ireland Assembly.””
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment aims to ensure that the OEP is as independent as possible in Northern Ireland.