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NEW TOWNS ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 1965 - SECT 1

1.(1) Where the Minister of Development (in this Act referred to as "the
Minister") is satisfied, after consultation with any [district councils] who
appear to him to be concerned, that it is expedient in the interests of
Northern Ireland that any area of land (whether or not that area includes an
existing town) should be developed as a new town in pursuance of this Act, he
may by an order made with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance designate
that area as the site of the proposed new town.

(2) An order shall not be made under this section until a draft thereof has
been approved by resolution of each House of Parliament, and shall take effect
subject to any modifications and adaptations which may be agreed to by both
Houses of Parliament.

(3) The provisions of Part I of Schedule 1 shall have effect with respect to
matters preliminary to and consequent upon the making of an order under this
section.

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