1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
2. Matters Arising
3. Arrangements for Forthcoming Plenary Meetings
4. Any Other Business
5. Date, Time and Venue of Next Meeting

Present: The Speaker
Mr D Ford
Mr B Hutchinson
Mr A Maskey
Mr M Morrow
Mr C Murphy
Dr A McDonnell
Ms M McWilliams
Mr J Wilson

Apologies: Mr I Davis
Mr E McGrady MP
Mrs I Robinson

In attendance: Mr M Barnes Ms G Campbell
Mr J Reynolds Mr N Johnston
Mr J Ross

Observers: Sir J Gorman Deputy Speaker
Mr D McClelland Deputy Speaker
Ms J Morrice Deputy Speaker

1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

The minutes of the previous meeting were agreed by the Committee and signed by the Speaker.

2. MATTERS ARISING

2.1 Royal Visits/VIP Visits: The Speaker is currently investigating this matter and will inform Members of his findings in due course.

2.2 Deputy Chairpersons of the Business Committee: The Speaker confirmed that he would bring this matter back to a future meeting of the Committee.

3. ARRANGEMENTS FOR FORTHCOMING PLENARY MEETING

The Speaker circulated a draft Order Paper for consideration. He explained the procedure associated with No Day Named Motions. It was agreed that the Motion standing in the name of Mr C Wilson would appear on the No Day Named list. It was also agreed that, in future, No Day Named Motions tabled by Private Members and by Statutory Committees would listed separately.

The Speaker, responding to a number of requests from Members to have Statements appear on the Order Paper, requested that consultation take place between themselves and their Ministerial colleagues. This matter will be raised again at the next meeting of the Committee.

The Speaker outlined indicative timings for the Order of Business of next week's Plenary session.

It was agreed on the proposal of Dr A McDonnell (seconded by Mr J Wilson) that the Motion standing in the name of the Chairperson of the Culture, Arts and Leisure Committee, appear on the Order Paper for 12/13 June.

4. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

The Committee agreed that, with immediate effect, Members will be allowed to table up to five questions for written answer per day. Questions for written answer should be tabled in the Business Office before 4.00 pm.

Mr A Maskey requested that a review take place of the seating arrangements in the Assembly Chamber. The Speaker agreed to direct this matter to the Assembly Commission for further consideration.

The Speaker was requested to convene an initial meeting of a Liaison Committee of Chairmen of Committees.

The dates for summer recess were confirmed as 8 July to 3 September 2000, with Committees returning during week commencing 4 September 2000.

The first Plenary Sitting of the Assembly after recess is scheduled for 11 September 2000.

5. DATE ,TIME AND VENUE OF NEXT MEETING

It was agreed that the next meeting of the Business Committee would take place on Tuesday 13 June 2000 in Room 106 during the lunchtime recess.

The meeting adjourned at 2.26 pm.