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Monday, 21 May, 2001, 16:01 GMT 17:01 UK
UUP manifesto at-a-glance
Good Friday Agreement In favour of the AgreementAdvocates staying in the Union within the UKIs committed to making the NI Assembly a successIs committed to good relations with the Republic of Ireland based on mutual advantage rather than ideological nationalist schemes
Decommissioning Will not be party to any attempt to bury the weapons issue or ignore itBelieves the Assembly is jeopardised by the failure of paramilitary organisations to disarm
Law and Order Supports the creation of an Anti-Intimidation UnitWants wiretapping and other measures introduced to target racketeersSupports policing despite "bad political decisions of government"Wants to retain the integrity of the RUC Promises to oppose a two-tier police force and community policing involving paramilitaries
Education Wants a "single funding formula" for all schools in NIBelieves the transfer test should be retained to some degreeAims to devise a system that leads to major improvements in lower ability children while protecting schools already producing excellent resultsWould like to see adequate grants to remove the burdens of student debtIs against students having to pay their own tuition feesOpposes preferential treatment for Irish language schoolsHealth Believes there must be greater emphasis on primary careWants co-operatives of all health professionals formed to deliver this locallyWants acute care managed through a single Hospitals authority for NIBelieves in making better use of NHS's human resources through more flexible workingThinks more use could be made of nurses in prescribing
Economy Wants the new high-tech developments in the workforce to help offset businesses vulnerable to competition from low cost economiesSupports increased financial aid for the tourism industry and other businesses affected by foot-and-mouth
Farming Will continue to work for the new Farmers Loan and Early Retirement SchemeWants an imaginative and well-researched "Ten year business Plan" for Northern Ireland agriculture to reposition it in the global marketplace
Fishing Will seek to guarantee a future for the fishing industry based on regional status within the EUWants to see active steps to restock depleted fishing stocks
Environment Wants the establishment of an Independent Environmental Protection Agency for NIWants greater protection for the countryside from over-development
Culture Fully supports the promotion of Belfast as European City of Culture for 2008Is committed to the development of the maximum range of social, economic and cultural lifestyle opportunitiesBelieves in developing the Ulster Scots heritage and promoting British identity
Local government Would like to see more powers given to councillors and representation for them in BrusselsWants a review of the rating systemIs determined to reduce the cost of administration and reduce the amount of administrative bodiesFavours the local council area as the geographic unit for all local services
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