Basildon: Angela gets tough in Ulster

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Basildon MP Angela Smith is behind tough new measures, including jail, for those who flout planning laws in Northern Ireland.

Spot listing to give immediate protection to buildings at risk of demolition, major increases in fines and a greater role for local councils are included in legislation due to be brought before Parliament shortly by Mrs Smith, Northern Ireland minister.

Published Friday, January 10, 2003

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