17N.I.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 ”.
18N.I.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 ”.