In his view, the single currency and the ending of rules (known as block exemption) that restricted competition in the distribution and retailing of cars, is pushing prices down.

ECONOMIST: Ford, Fiat and failure

The Budget Bill is designed to enable distribution of finance to government departments in the year 2010-11, and authorises the use of the block grant by government departments, the Northern Ireland Audit Office and the Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation.

BBC: Northern Ireland Assembly