Debate contribution: Display of Flags and Emblems Bill: Second Stage

Debate contribution by Ms Paula Bradshaw on 22 September 2026.

MLA: Ms Paula Bradshaw
Party at the time: Alliance Party
Date: 22 September 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Private Members' Business
Heading: Display of Flags and Emblems Bill: Second Stage
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5740382

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I thank the Member for giving way. This is about the code of practice and those who have statutory responsibilities. I had thought about adding — you will see this written in pen — the Commissioner for the Ulster Scots and the Ulster British Tradition and the Irish Language Commissioner to the list. On the point about the Orange Order and other such bodies, clause 4(3)(i) states:
"such other person as appear to the Department to be appropriate."
The list can be added to by a committee, but where does it stop? You mentioned community groups and sporting groups. The list could be as long as your arm. However, if you feel that you need to add specific additional bodies, that is what the Committee and Consideration Stages are for: scrutiny.

131 words. Text as published by the Northern Ireland Assembly.

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