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Northern Ireland Assembly Speeches by North Down Assembly Member Brian Wilson MLA including Assembly Questions for Oral Answer (AQO).

Review of New Rating System, Brian Wilson North Down Councillor, first Green Party MLA in Northern Ireland

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (Assembly)

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Northern Ireland Assembly, 02 February 2010 I ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel what success he has had in persuading banks to extend credit to small and medium-sized enterprises, and to increase liquidity within the economy.   (AQO 697/10) Sammy Wilson (DUP) With your permission, Mr speaker is in charge of proceedings of the House of Commons in…”>Deputy Speaker, I will […]

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Easibus Service, Brian Wilson North Down Councillor, first Green Party MLA in Northern Ireland

Easibus Service, Bangor (Assembly)

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Northern Ireland Assembly, 02 February 2010 The removal of the service has generated massive opposition throughout the community, as has been shown by a petition, which local people have been queuing up to sign during the past couple of weeks. The petition was organised by North Down Borough Council’s disabilities committee and the Omnibus Partnership. The council is

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Planning Bill: Final Stage by Green Party MLA Brian Wilson

Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan BMAP (AQO)

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Northern Ireland Assembly, 01 February 2010 I ask the Minister of the Environment if he will take action to expedite the adoption of the Belfast metropolitan area plan. (AQO 678/10) Edwin Poots (DUP) The public inquiry into the Belfast metropolitan area plan (BMAP) concluded in May 2008, and prior to completing its report and making recommendations to the Department,

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Planning Bill: Final Stage by Green Party MLA Brian Wilson

Report on the Inquiry into Climate Change (Assembly)

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Northern Ireland Assembly, 07 December 2009 I welcome the report and congratulate the Committee on its hard work, widespread consultation and compre­hensive research. The report makes 52 recommendations, most of which I agree with, although I have some reservations. It is important that we recognise the global impact of climate change on the most vulnerable

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earth-hour-assembly Brian Wilson North Down Councillor, first Green Party MLA in Northern Ireland

World Wildlife Fund Earth Hour 2009 (Assembly)

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Northern Ireland Assembly, Monday 16 March 2009, Private Members’ Business That this Assembly calls on the Assembly Commission and the Executive to support the World Wildlife Fund’s earth hour 2009 by switching off the lights in Parliament Buildings and all Government departmental buildings at an appropriate time on Saturday 28 March 2009.  Mr B Wilson: At first

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Planning Bill: Final Stage by Green Party MLA Brian Wilson

Planning in Residential Areas (Assembly)

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Northern Ireland Assembly, Monday 23 September 2008, Private Members’ Business Mr B Wilson: During the debate, a number of Members referred to failures in the planning process. As far as North Down is concerned, the planning policies that were designed to protect our built environment have totally failed. For almost 30 years, I have sat in the North

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Brian Wilson. First Green Party MLA in Northern Ireland and North Down

Sustainable Energy (Assembly)

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Northern Ireland Assembly, Monday 13 May 2008 Mr B Wilson: I disagree with most of the views expressed by the Member who has just spoken. However, I welcome this debate and the opportunity to highlight the potential benefits that renewable energy can bring to Northern Ireland, including protection of our environment, job creation, and helping us

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Review of New Rating System, Brian Wilson North Down Councillor, first Green Party MLA in Northern Ireland

Estimates 07/08 (Assembly)

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Northern Ireland Assembly, 10 February 2008 Mr B Wilson: The Executive’s five-point strategy includes the objective of protecting and enhancing our environment and natural resources. The Budget statement proposed to improve the quality ofNorthern Ireland’s natural and built environment and heritage, and to reduce our carbon footprint. Sustainability was the key theme. Building a sustainable

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