NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY BUSINESS COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
FRIDAY 4 JUNE 2010
ROOM 106, PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS
Present:
The Speaker (Chairperson)
Mr D Kennedy
Mr K McCarthy
Mr P Ramsey
Mr P Weir
In attendance:
Mr J Stewart Director of Clerking and Reporting
Ms L Gordon Clerk of Business
Miss C McKay Assistant Clerk of Business
Mr T Reaney Clerk of the Assembly / Director General
Mr K Shiels Clerk of Business
Ms F Leneghan Assistant Private Secretary to the Speaker
Mr H Widdis Director of Legal Services
Observers:
None
1. Introduction and Apologies
1.1 The Speaker thanked members for attending the meeting at short notice. Apologies were noted from Mr F Cobain and Mr B Armstrong.
2. Finalisation of Order Paper for Plenary meeting on 4 June 2010
Private Members’ Business
2.1 The Speaker advised members that he had received a valid notice under Standing Order 11 that the Assembly should meet today to discuss the motion on ‘Safe Passage to Gaza for the MV Rachel Corrie’ (G McHugh and Dr K Deeny).
2.2 Members noted that a valid Petition of Concern had also been received in relation to the motion, which would defer the vote until Monday 7 June. Members also noted that the vote on the motion would take place as the first item of business on 7 June and be on a cross community basis.
2.3 Members agreed the Order Paper for the sitting, and further agreed that up to 1 hour 30 minutes should be allocated for the debate, with the usual speaking times.
The Speaker brought the meeting to a close at 1.05pm.