Legislation giving the Northern Ireland secretary chhcalling the power to cut MLAs' salaries will be fast-tracked through the House Of Commons later
Mr Heaton-Harris previously said he would be able to use the power from mid-December, but he has not yet named a specific date he would implement such a cut.
Extra provisions are also being made to allow a regional rate to be set, should an executive not be in place, as well as powers for the approval of some public appointments.
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