Order Paper

Reference: OP 176/11-15

Date: 03 December 2013

The Assembly to sit at 10.30am.

Marshalled List of Amendments

Indicative timings for the order of business

1. Prayers

2. Executive Committee Business

Consideration Stage: Tobacco Retailers Bill (NIA 19/11-15)

Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

3. Question Time

3.1 Health, Social Services and Public Safety

3.2 Finance and Personnel

4. Private Members’ Business

Motion: School Hours

Proposed:

That this Assembly calls on the Minister of Education to review the current compulsory instruction time in schools; and to examine whether current fixed term dates, school opening hours, holidays and training days correspond with what is required to meet the needs of pupils, parents and the economy, and that they are in line with international best practice for delivering the best outcomes for all pupils.

Mr C Hazzard
Ms M Boyle
Mr P Sheehan