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Review of Arm's-Length Bodies (Revised Wording)

Motion TitleReview of Arm's-Length Bodies (Revised Wording)

Motion TextThat this Assembly notes the reduction in the number of Government departments and the associated efficiencies; and calls on the Executive to review the number and function of its arm’s-length bodies with a view to reducing their number, where possible, and maximising the available revenue.

Motion CategoryPrivate Members' Motion

Date Tabled to Business Office08/11/2016

Date Selected By Committee15/11/2016

Date of Plenary Debate22/11/2016

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Tabled By

Member Name	Tabled As
Mr Christopher Stalford	MLA - South Belfast
Mr William Irwin	MLA - Newry and Armagh
Mrs Pam Cameron	MLA - South Antrim
Mr Phillip Logan	MLA - North Antrim

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Outcome/Voting

The Motion Was Carried by Oral Vote

Amendments

Number	Tabled Date	Amendment Text
1	18/11/2016	Leave out all after ‘departments’ and insert: ‘and acknowledges the important contribution of current and past arm's-length bodies across a range of social, cultural, environmental, economic, legal, rights and equality issues; recognises that arm's-length bodies have independence which avoids decisions and funding being politicised, produces best policy outcomes and has access to technical and specialist capacity; and calls for a review of the financing of arm's-length bodies to establish proper resourcing with an objective and sustainable funding process through which arm's-length bodies can deliver effectively their work.’

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