division_name: Northern Ireland (Flags)
motion: <p>
   I beg to move,
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    That the draft Flags (Northern Ireland) Order 2000, which was laid before this House on 15th May, be approved.
  <p>the present wish of a majority of the people of Northern Ireland . . . is to maintain the Union and accordingly, that Northern Ireland's status as part of the United Kingdom reflects and relies upon that wish . . .
  <p>just and equal treatment for the identity, ethos, and aspirations of both.
   
  
  <p>We considered the removal of symbols but this could be misinterpreted as inconsistent with Northern Ireland's constitutional position.
  <p>The Secretary of State may make regulations regulating the flying of flags at government buidings.
  <p>The Assembly shall, within such period as the Secretary of State may specify, report to the Secretary of State the views expressed in the Assembly.
  <p>In exercising his powers under Article 3 the Secretary of State shall have regard to the Belfast Agreement.
  <p>Question put: --
  <p>The House divided:  Ayes 240, Noes 8.
  