Motion

Motion TitleNew Standing Order

Motion TextAfter Standing Order 24 insert:— “Standing Order 24A: Members’ Statements (1) This order shall apply in any period set aside for members’ statements. (2) A member who wishes to make a statement must rise in his or her place, and may be selected by the Speaker. (3) When selecting a member to make a statement, the Speaker shall have regard to the balance of opinions in the Assembly. (4) No member may intervene during a statement. (5) No vote will be taken, and there shall be no questions, following a statement. (6) A statement must relate to a [topical] matter of public interest and must not: (a) exceed three minutes in duration; (b) relate to a matter scheduled for debate in the Assembly; (c) address a question that has already been decided by the Assembly within the previous 6 months; or (d) be used to impugn or to attack another member.”.

Motion CategoryCommittee Motion

Date Tabled to Business Office23/06/2021

Date Selected By Committee29/06/2021

Date of Plenary Debate05/07/2021