Assembly to be dissolved for election

The Northern Ireland Assembly is to be dissolved next January to prepare for a fresh Stormont election on March 7, the Government revealed today.

Assembly to be dissolved for election
Thu, 16 Nov, 2006 - 14:00
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The Northern Ireland Assembly is to be dissolved next January to prepare for a fresh Stormont election on March 7, the Government revealed today.

Northern Secretary Peter Hain’s Bill implementing the St Andrews Agreement confirmed the Assembly would be dissolved on January 30 ahead of the full restoration of power sharing.

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