The 5 Point Programme And The Downing St Decleration Flashcards
The five point programme
The allocation of housing on a points system
The replacement of the Londonderry Corporation by a Development Commission
The removal of parts of the Special Powers Act
Reforms within local government, including ending of extra votes for business owners
The appointment of an ombudsman to investigate complaints
authority established, taking over from local councils
The Downing St Declaration
Nationalists told that “every citizen of NI is entitled to the same equality of treatment from discrimination as on the rest of the UK irrespective of political views or religion”
Unionists told that “NI should not cease do be a part of the UK without the consent of the people of NI”
The introduction of one man,one vote and the introduction of gerrymandering
A committee on policing established under lord Hunt
Following pressure from the British Home Secretary James Callaghan during a visit to NI, the Stormont Government announced that it was setting up the Scarman tribunal to investigate recent disturbances.
Single housing authority established.
Measures to prevent Discrimation in public employment
A ministry of Community Relations was created
A £2 million programme of work creating scheme
Increases in investment grants
