Direction and Control During SuspensionThe Secretary of State for Northern Ireland suspended the Northern Ireland Assembly and the Executive with effect from midnight on 14 October, 2002. The Secretary of State, assisted by his team of Northern Ireland Office Ministers has assumed responsibility for the direction and control of the Northern Ireland Departments. Click the links below to view updatesFirst Report of the Examiner of Statutory Rules During Suspension Second Report of the Examiner of Statutory Rules During Suspension Third Report of the Examiner of Statutory Rules During Suspension Fourth Report of the Examiner of Statutory Rules During Suspension Fifth Report of the Examiner of Statutory Rules During Suspension Sixth Report of the Examiner of Statutory Rules During Suspension Seventh Report of the Examiner of Statutory Rules During Suspension |