Moved by
Lord Greenhalgh
103: Clause 124, page 132, line 8, at end insert—
“(c) the relevant Northern Ireland department.”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment places the Secretary of State under a duty to consult the relevant department in Northern Ireland before making regulations about the new homes ombudsman scheme.
104: Clause 124, page 132, line 31, at end insert—
“(8) In this section, “the relevant Northern Ireland department” means—
(a) the Northern Ireland department designated for the purposes of this section by the First Minister and deputy First Minister acting jointly, or
(b) failing such a designation, the Executive Office in Northern Ireland.”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment explains which department in Northern Ireland is the relevant Northern Ireland department.