Brian Wilson MLA condemns Mr Cameron’s idea of a Big Society It is just another Conservative attempt to cut public services and is based on a utopian view of society. While some elite communities may wish to run their own schools, shops or public transport this is not the case for a vast majority of …
Nick Cleggs’ support for alternative vote (AV) system is a betrayal of those who have worked for many years for electoral reform. AV is no fairer than first past post and will reinforce sectarian voting patterns in Northern Ireland. For those of us who have campaigned for electoral reform and a fair electoral system Cleggs …
WILSON SAYS FARMERS AND DARD MUST FOOT THE £60 MILLION PENALTY FROM EUROPE The Assembly Member says that the Department of Agriculture and farmers who submitted false subsidies claims must foot the £60 million penalty from Europe. Green Party Assembly member Brian Wilson said: “Inaccurate claims should have been spotted by the Department of Agriculture …
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Brian Wilson MLA says that the announcement by the BBC that the referendum on the alternative vote system will be held on the 5 May 2011 means that the Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland must look again at the date for the Northern Ireland Assembly elections. At present the local government elections and the …
Northern Ireland Assembly, Monday 3o June 2010 I declare an interest as a member of North Down Borough Council. Like other Members, I welcome the Bill as it addresses many of the problems that face councillors on a day-to-day basis. It will increase the powers of councillors and bring them into line with district councils inGreat Britain. …
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Northern Ireland Assembly, Monday 07 December 2010 I ask the Minister of Justice to outline his policy on youth justice. (AQO 1489/10) David Ford (Alliance) The reality in this society is that most children do not offend. For the small number who do offend, we have proportionate, progressive and restorative arrangements that aim to reduce the risk of further …
Assembly member Brian Wilson has welcomed the decision not to press ahead with the review of local government which would have reduced local councils from 26 to 11. Mr. Wilson MLA said: “I have long argued that the reasons for this change no longer stack up. While the review to date has lasted nine years …
Northern Ireland Assembly, 15 June 2010 I begin by referring to an issue that I raised yesterday: the cost of local government reform. I declare an interest as a member of North Down Borough Council. I welcome last night’s decision to defer the reform of local government. It has been clear for many months that the …
