Craigavon ministry
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The Parliament of Northern Ireland was the home rule legislature created under the Government of Ireland Act 1920, which existed from 7 June 1921[1] to 30 March 1972, when it was suspended. It was subsequently abolished under the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973.[2]
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Craigavon ministry | |
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1st Government of Northern Ireland | |
Date formed | 7 June 1921 |
Date dissolved | 24 November 1940 |
People and organisations | |
Head of state | George V (1921–Jan. 36) Edward VIII (Jan.–Dec. 1936) George VI (Dec.1936–40) |
Head of government | James Craig |
Deputy head of government | Hugh Pollock (1921–37) John Millar Andrews (1937–40) |
No. of ministers | 5 (1921–25) 6 (1925–40) |
Member party | |
Status in legislature | Majority Government |
History | |
Election(s) | 1921, 1925, 1929, 1933, 1938 |
Legislature term(s) | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th House of Commons |
Successor | Andrews ministry |
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The first Government or Executive Committee of the Privy Council of Northern Ireland was led by James Craig (Lord Craigavon from 1927[3]), who was Prime Minister between 7 June 1921 and 24 November 1940.[4]