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.

29  April 2026

Inquiry into an Extension of Standing Order 27A Voting by Proxy for long-term illness, bereavement and absence on official Assembly business - Further Consideration of final position on absence on official Assembly business (tbc)

 

 

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

 

 

 

Repeal of Standing Order 70 and consequential amendments to Standing Orders - Further consideration of consequential amendment to SO22(2) – consideration of revised draft Standing Order(tbc)

13 May   2026

Standing Order 42A Legislative Consent Motions - Further consideration of draft Standing Order

 

 

 

Consideration of Strategic Priorities – final selection - Further consideration of Assembly Questions

27 May 2026

Scrutiny of Delegated Powers in Bills by Examiner of Statutory Rules to the Assembly - Consideration of revised draft Standing Order and draft motion (tbc)

 

 

 

List of anomalies and technical issues with Standing Orders - Oral briefing by Clerk Assistant and Legal Services on first two sets of issues and proposed changes to Standing Orders