Minutes of Proceedings

Members observed two minutes’ silence.

2. Executive Committee Business

2.1 Statement – North South Ministerial Council meeting Trade and Business Development Sectoral format

The Minister of Enterprise Trade and Investment, Mrs Arlene Foster, made a statement regarding the North South Ministerial Council meeting in Trade and Business Development Sectoral format, following which she replied to questions.

2.2 Statement – North South Ministerial Council meeting Tourism Sectoral format

The Minister of Enterprise Trade and Investment, Mrs Arlene Foster, made a statement regarding the North South Ministerial Council meeting in Tourism Sectoral format, following which she replied to questions.

2.3 Further Consideration Stage: Budget Bill (NIA 32/11-15)

The Minister of Finance and Personnel, Mr Simon Hamilton, moved the Further Consideration Stage of the Budget Bill (NIA 32/11-15).

No amendments were tabled to the Bill.

The Budget Bill NIA 32/11-15 stood referred to the Speaker for consideration in accordance with section 10 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.

2.4 Final Stage – Tobacco Retailers Bill (NIA 19/11-15)

The Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, Mr Edwin Poots, moved that the Final Stage of the Tobacco Retailers Bill (NIA 19/11-15) do now pass.

Debate ensued.

The Tobacco Retailers Bill (NIA 19/11-15) passed Final Stage without division.

3. Private Members’ Business

3.1 Motion – Nourishment in Schools

Proposed:

That this Assembly recognises that research clearly shows that proper nourishment benefits a child's ability to learn; and calls upon the Minister of Education to explore, via a Pilot Programme if necessary, what steps can be taken to ensure that children coming into schools in the mornings are adequately prepared to benefit from the lessons they will receive.

Mr C Hazzard
Ms M Boyle
Mr P Sheehan

3.2 Amendment

Proposed:

Leave out all after ‘learn;’ and insert:

‘welcomes the initiatives taken to date on the issue through the introduction of Breakfast Clubs and the work of the Education Catering Services of the Education and Library Boards; and calls upon the Minister of Education to explore what further action can be taken to ensure that children come to school ready to benefit from the lessons they receive.’

Mr M Storey
Mr J Craig
Mr R Newton
Mr S Moutray

The sitting was suspended at 12.32pm.

The sitting resumed at 2.00pm, with the Principal Deputy Speaker (Mr McLaughlin) in the Chair.

4. Question Time

4.1 Justice

Questions were put to, and answered by, the Minister of Justice, Mr David Ford.

4.2 Regional Development

Questions were put to, and answered by, the Minister for Regional Development, Mr Danny Kennedy.

The Deputy Speaker (Mr Beggs) took the Chair.

5. Private Members’ Business (Cont’d)

5.1 Motion – Nourishment in Schools

Debate resumed on the Motion.

The Question being put, the Amendment was made without division.

The Question being put, the Motion, as amended, was carried without division.

6. Adjournment

Mr Daithí McKay spoke to his topic regarding leisure facilities in Moyle.

Proposed:

That the Assembly do now adjourn.

The Speaker

The Assembly adjourned at 5.05pm.

Mr William Hay
The Speaker
18 February 2014

Northern Ireland Assembly

Papers Presented to the Assembly on
18 February 2014

1. Acts of the Northern Ireland Assembly

2. Bills of the Northern Ireland Assembly

3. Orders in Council

4. Publications Laid in the Northern Ireland Assembly

5. Assembly Reports

6. Statutory Rules

2014/33 The Social Security (Crediting and Treatment of Contributions, and National Insurance Numbers) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 (DSD)

2014/23 The Gangmasters Licensing (Exclusions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 (DARD)

For Information Only:

7. Written Ministerial Statements

8. Consultation Documents

9. Departmental Publications

Bladder cancer in hairdressers, barbers and textile workers (DSD)

Work as a dry cleaner and cancers of the oesophagus and cervix (DSD)

10. Agency Publications

11. Westminster Publications

12. Miscellaneous Publications

Northern Ireland Assembly Legislation:

Stages in Consideration of Public Bills

First Stage: Introduction of Bill.

Second Stage: General debate of the Bill with an opportunity for Members to vote on its general principles.

Committee Stage (Comm. Stage): Detailed investigation by a Committee which concludes with the publication of a report for consideration by the Assembly.

Consideration Stage (CS): Consideration by the Assembly of, and an opportunity for Members to vote on, the details of the Bill including amendments proposed to the Bill.

Further Consideration Stage (FCS): Consideration by the Assembly of, and an opportunity for Members to vote on, further amendments to the Bill.

Final Stage: Passing or rejecting of Bill by the Assembly, without further amendment.

Royal Assent.

Proceedings as at 19 February 2014

2011-2015 Mandate
Executive Bills

2011-2015 Mandate
Non-Executive Bills

/ Bill progressing by accelerated passage

** Please note that any bills that received Royal Assent in the previous session have been removed from the table.