Northern Ireland Assembly, 31 May 2016

4 contributions from 1 members. The official report.

Assembly Business

Robin Newton (Speaker, Belfast East)

I wish to inform the House that I have received the resignation of Mr Declan Kearney as Deputy Chairperson of the Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs. The nominating officer of Sinn Féin, Mr Martin McGuinness, has nominated Ms Caoimhe Archibald to fill the vacancy, with effect from 27 May 2016.

I have also received the resignation of Mrs Sandra Overend as Deputy Chairperson of the Committee for the Executive Office. The nominating officer of the Ulster Unionist Party, Mr Mike Nesbitt, has nominated Mr Danny Kennedy to fill the vacancy, with effect from 27 May 2016.

I have also received the resignation of Mr Trevor Lunn as Deputy Chairperson of the Audit Committee. The nominating officer of the Alliance Party, Mr David Ford, has nominated Ms Kellie Armstrong to fill the vacancy, with effect from 27 May 2016.

Robin Newton (Speaker, Belfast East)

Before we proceed to the Question, I remind Members that the motion requires cross-community support.

Resolved:

That Standing Order 20(1) be suspended for 31 May 2016. — [Mr Swann.]

Robin Newton (Speaker, Belfast East)

As with similar motions on Committee membership, the motion will be treated as a business motion, and there will be no debate.

Resolved:

That Mr Gordon Lyons replace Mr Peter Weir as a member of the Business Committee. — [Mr Clarke.]

Robin Newton (Speaker, Belfast East)

As with similar motions, this will be treated as a business motion and there will be no debate. I remind Members that Standing Orders require that such a motion should be approved with cross-community support.

Resolved (with cross-community support):

That, in accordance with Standing Order 79, the following shall be appointed to be members of the Assembly Commission: The Speaker (ex officio); Mr Jim Wells; Mr Alex Maskey; Mr Ross Hussey; Mr Alex Attwood; and Mr Stewart Dickson. — [Mr Swann.]