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