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.

10 June  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 bereavement – further legal advice -  Further consideration of final position on absence on official Assembly business

 

 

 

Scrutiny of Delegated Powers in Bills by Examiner of Statutory Rules to the Assembly -  Consideration of draft motion 

 

 

 

Consideration of Strategic Priorities – final selection - Further consideration of Assembly Questions – oral briefing by Assembly Business Office officials

24 June  2026

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

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

Standing Order 42A Legislative Consent Motions - Consideration of draft motion (tbc)

16 September 2026

Inquiry into an Extension of Standing Order 27A Voting by Proxy for long-term illness, bereavement and absence on official Assembly business -  Consideration of draft Committee Report (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 - Consideration of response from Assembly Commission and potential further action (tbc)