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.
| 16 September 2026 |
Northern Ireland Act 1998 Section 42 – Petitions of Concern - Consideration of final draft Standing Orders and draft Committee report (tbc)
Standing Order 42A Legislative Consent Motions - Consideration of draft motion
Review of Assembly Questions - Consideration of draft approach and timetable |
| 30 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 amended SO 27A – provision for serious long-term illness or injury, bereavement and [absence on official Assembly business]
Northern Ireland Act 1998 Section 42 – Petitions of Concern - Consideration of final draft Standing Orders and 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)
Review of Assembly Questions - Consideration of response from Assembly Commission on written questions to the Commission and potential further action (tbc) |
| 14 October 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
Review of Assembly Questions - Research Paper on oral and written questions in other legislatures |