OP 44-08/09 Marshalled

MARSHALLED LIST OF AMENDMENTS

Item 3: Order Paper 44 08/09 – 16 March 2009

Private Members’ Business - Motions

Motion - Enhancement of Debt Advisory Services

That this Assembly notes the increasing amount of personal debt and the crisis facing many mortgage holders; and calls on the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment and the Minister for Social Development to bring forward a package of measures to enhance existing debt advisory services, and to provide additional resources and training for community based organisations providing debt counselling .

[Ms J McCann]
[Mr M McLaughlin]
[Mr G Adams]
[Mr M Brady]

The Speaker has selected the following amendment(s) for debate:

Amendment 1: Leave out all after ‘holders;’ and insert:

‘supports the announcements of the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment to double the funding, over the next two years, for free debt advice provision; and calls on the Minister to expedite the tendering process and award contracts, as a matter of urgency, to relevant organisations delivering these crucial services.’

[Dr A McDonnell]
[Mr D O’Loan]
[Mr A Maginness]