Budget Bill

Notice of Amendments tabled on 19 February 2024 for Consideration Stage

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New Clause

Before clause 12 insert -

Financial and public service accountability

‘Financial and public service accountability
11A.—(1) There is to be a body corporate called the Northern Ireland Fiscal Council;
(2) It is the duty of the Northern Ireland Fiscal Council to examine and report on—

(a) the sustainability of public finances;

(b) the performance of the Northern Ireland Executive in meeting Programme for Government targets; and

(c) progress toward achieving public service improvement targets which have been published in a Budget statement and approved by the Northern Ireland Assembly.

(3) Reports produced pursuant to 11A(2) will be laid before the Assembly by the Minister of Finance, who will make a statement on the contents of the reports.’

Leader of the Opposition