Trimble slams Parades Commission

The UUP leader David Trimble is calling for the removal of powers from the Parades Commission.

Tue, 06 Feb, 2001 - 16:47

The UUP leader David Trimble is calling for the removal of powers from the Parades Commission.

Speaking to a meeting of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee of the House of Commons at Stormont, Mr Trimble accused the Commission of being biased against Orange Order parades.

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Courts Place: Stormont Person: Trimble Person: David Trimble Event: Drumcree Organisation: Parades Commission Organisation: UUP Organisation: Northern Ireland Affairs Committee Organisation: House of Commons Organisation: Orange Order

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