SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 29Minor and consequential amendments: Northern Ireland

Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 1972 (c. 9 (N.I.))

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In section 30 (relatives of councillors), in subsection (6) (relevant family relationship)—

a

after “husband and wife” insert “ or civil partners ”;

b

after “husband or wife” insert (in both places) “ or civil partner ”.

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In section 146 (interpretation: pecuniary interests), in subsection (2) (interests of spouses living together)—

a

after “spouses” insert (in both places) “ or civil partners ”;

b

after “spouse” insert (in both places) “ or civil partner ”.