§ Mr. John Garrettasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he intends 370W to make any changes in the provisions for the Lieutenancy in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesThe Queen in Council has been graciously pleased to make an order to bring the Lieutenancy in Northern Ireland in line with the remainder of the United Kingdom following provisions for Great Britain in the Local Government Act 1972 and the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. The principal effect of the order is to provide that the existing offices of Lieutenant become offices of Lord Lieutenant and there are consequential provisions for other appointments below Lord Lieutenant. The order will be published tomorrow with a commencement date of 6th March.