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Regulatory Reform and a Regionally Balanced Economy

Motion TitleRegulatory Reform and a Regionally Balanced Economy

Motion TextThat this Assembly notes the draft Programme for Government’s commitment to a strong, competitive, regionally balanced, economy; recognises the importance of regulatory reform in achieving this outcome; and calls on the Minister for the Economy to ensure that regulation for business in Northern Ireland is proportionate, effective and not unnecessarily burdensome on, or a hindrance to, economic growth and development.

Motion CategoryPrivate Members' Motion

Date Tabled to Business Office22/11/2016

Date Selected By Committee29/11/2016

Date of Plenary Debate05/12/2016

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Tabled By

Member Name	Tabled As
Mr Mervyn Storey	MLA - North Antrim
Mr Tom Buchanan	MLA - West Tyrone
Mr Gordon Lyons	MLA - East Antrim
Mr Gordon Dunne	MLA - North Down

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Outcome/Voting

No vote

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Selected Amendments

Number	Tabled Date	Amendment Text
1	01/12/2016	Leave out all after the first ‘economy;’ and insert: ‘notes that Invest Northern Ireland’s reports confirm that its support for job promotion and creation is disproportionately East of the Bann and in parts of the Belfast City Council area; recognises the importance of regulatory reform in achieving a regionally balanced economy; and calls on the Minister for the Economy to ensure that regulation for business in Northern Ireland is proportionate, effective and not unnecessarily burdensome on, or a hindrance to, economic growth and development; and further calls for the inclusion of sub-regional targets as part of the Programme for Government including in respect of jobs created, support to existing business and investment visits.’
2	01/12/2016	Leave out all after ‘effective’ and insert: ‘while also ensuring accountability, transparency and corporate social responsibility.’

Other Amendments Tabled

Tabled Date	Amendment Text
01/12/2016	Leave out all after ‘commitment’ and insert: ‘to improving wellbeing for all; recognises the important role that regulation has in protecting workers, consumers, the environment and society as a whole, and in ensuring that economic growth is sustainable; calls on the Minister for the Economy to ensure that regulation for business in Northern Ireland is proportionate, effective and not unnecessarily burdensome on economic growth and development, whilst at least maintaining the levels of protection that are currently in place; and further calls on the Minister for the Economy to ensure that Regulatory Impact Assessments are routinely conducted to a high standard and give consideration to all parts of society when assessing policy.’

Tabled Date

Amendment Text

01/12/2016

Leave out all after ‘commitment’ and insert: ‘to improving wellbeing for all; recognises the important role that regulation has in protecting workers, consumers, the environment and society as a whole, and in ensuring that economic growth is sustainable; calls on the Minister for the Economy to ensure that regulation for business in Northern Ireland is proportionate, effective and not unnecessarily burdensome on economic growth and development, whilst at least maintaining the levels of protection that are currently in place; and further calls on the Minister for the Economy to ensure that Regulatory Impact Assessments are routinely conducted to a high standard and give consideration to all parts of society when assessing policy.’

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