Committee on Procedures

Forward Work Programme

Here you can find further information on the upcoming work of the Committee by browsing its Forward Work Programme.

28 January 2026

Northern Ireland Act 1998 Section 42 – Petitions of Concern - Further consideration of potential provision in Standing Orders.

 

 

Standing Order 42A Legislative Consent Motions -  Consideration of proposed approach.

 

 

 

Private Members’ Bills – requirement for PMBs to be fully costed - Consideration of proposed approach (tbc).

 

 

 

Review of Assembly Written Questions – cost of Assembly Written Questions -  RaISe Briefing Paper.

11 January 2026

Scrutiny of Delegated Powers in Bills by Examiner of Statutory Rules to the Assembly - Further consideration of draft Standing Orders - feedback from stakeholders (tbc).

 

 

Review of the Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee Standing Order (SO59A) and substitute Members - Consideration of response and potential further action.

 

 

Assembly Sitting Days -  Consideration of responses and potential further action.

28 February 2026

Inquiry into an Extension of Standing Order 27A Voting by Proxy Voting Scheme - Consideration of preferred position in Standing Orders and Proxy Voting Scheme for: Consideration of feedback from stakeholders