OP 32-07/08

MARSHALLED LIST OF AMENDMENTS

Item 2: Order Paper 32 07/08 – 29 January 2007

Executive Committee Business - Motions

Motion: Budget

That this Assembly approves the programme of expenditure proposals for 2008-09 to 2010-11 as set out in the Budget laid before the Assembly on 22 January 2008.

[The Minister of Finance and Personnel]

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

Amendment 1: Leave out all after ‘Assembly’ and insert:

‘calls on the Minister of Finance and Personnel to lay a revised programme of expenditure proposals for 2008-09 to 2010-11 before the Assembly, as the Budget currently before the Assembly does not properly address the deep divisions in this society and the need to build a shared future; does not make meaningful changes to balance the regional economy; and fails to provide for sustainable and integrated public services.’

[Dr S Farry]
[Mr D Ford]
[Mr T Lunn]
[Mrs N Long]

Amendment 2: Leave out all after ‘Assembly’ and insert:

‘calls on the Minister of Finance and Personnel to lay before the Assembly a revised programme of expenditure proposals for 2008-09 to 2010-11, as the Budget proposals currently before the Assembly do not provide clear budgetary lines for key policy developments, including the anti-poverty strategy; fail to set out funding commitments in respect of proposed reforms in post-primary education; abandon cross-cutting funds, including a fund for children and young people; and are unclear in their implications for householders in terms of future charging for water.’

[Mr M Durkan]
[Mrs D Kelly]
[Dr A McDonnell]
[Mr D O’Loan]