asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 10 January (WA 101) concerning the votes of deceased Members in the Northern Ireland Assembly, who can exercise such a vote where the deceased Member was the only representative of his or her party.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 10 January (WA 101) concerning the votes of deceased Members in the Northern Ireland Assembly, who can exercise such a vote where the deceased Member was the only representative of his or her party.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 13 December (WA 213) concerning a police presence at Stormont Parliament buildings, who took the decision not to have police at the current sittings of the transitional Northern Ireland Assembly.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 13 December (WA 213) concerning a police presence at Stormont Parliament buildings, who took the decision not to have police at the current sittings of the transitional Northern Ireland Assembly.

Agreement at St. Andrews. [Agreement reached between 11th and 13th October 2006 in St. Andrews between British and Irish governments on the restoration of the political institutions of Northern Ireland]. 18 p.

Agreement at St. Andrews. [Agreement reached between 11th and 13th October 2006 in St. Andrews between British and Irish governments on the restoration of the political institutions of Northern Ireland]. 18 p.

My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Peter Hain) has made the following Ministerial Statement. On 15 May, Members of the Northern Ireland Assembly were recalled to participate in a process to secure the full restoration of the institutions in Northern Ireland on or before 24...

My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Peter Hain) has made the following Ministerial Statement. On 15 May, Members of the Northern Ireland Assembly were recalled to participate in a process to secure the full restoration of the institutions in Northern Ireland on or before 24...

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Mr. Peter Hain): On 15 May, members of the Northern Ireland Assembly were recalled to participate in a process to secure the full restoration of the institutions in Northern Ireland on or before 24 November. The Assembly rose on 7 July for summer...

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Mr. Peter Hain): On 15 May, members of the Northern Ireland Assembly were recalled to participate in a process to secure the full restoration of the institutions in Northern Ireland on or before 24 November. The Assembly rose on 7 July for summer...

I. Statement by the Prime Minister and the Taoiseach made at Stormont on 29th June 2006. II. The Northern Ireland political process: workplan. III. Dear colleague letter from Clare Salters, Northern Ireland Office, to Members of the Legislative Assembly regarding arrangements if the Northern Ireland Assembly is not restored before 25th November 2006.

I. Statement by the Prime Minister and the Taoiseach made at Stormont on 29th June 2006. II. The Northern Ireland political process: workplan. III. Dear colleague letter from Clare Salters, Northern Ireland Office, to Members of the Legislative Assembly regarding arrangements if the Northern Ireland Assembly is not restored before...

Standing Orders of the Northern Ireland Assembly determined under paragraph 4 (1) of schedule 1 to the Northern Ireland Act 2006.

Standing Orders of the Northern Ireland Assembly determined under paragraph 4 (1) of schedule 1 to the Northern Ireland Act 2006.

Northern Ireland Bill. Lords Committee stage. Clauses 1 to 6 agreed to. Schedules 1 to 3 agreed to. Bill reported without amendment.

Northern Ireland Bill. Lords Committee stage. Clauses 1 to 6 agreed to. Schedules 1 to 3 agreed to. Bill reported without amendment.

I have to confess that I am not one of the most optimistic people as regards what will happen after this Bill is enacted. There are still some very grave doubts about the sincerity of some of the politicians involved, particularly their attachment to the process of law and order, and their...

I have to confess that I am not one of the most optimistic people as regards what will happen after this Bill is enacted. There are still some very grave doubts about the sincerity of some of the politicians involved, particularly their attachment to the process of law and order, and their...

I have a great deal of sympathy with the words of the noble Baroness, but I am afraid that I do not think that the amendment to this Bill at this time will help procedures in the Northern Ireland Assembly when it reassembles. I would love to pass the buck today, as I am sure...

I have a great deal of sympathy with the words of the noble Baroness, but I am afraid that I do not think that the amendment to this Bill at this time will help procedures in the Northern Ireland Assembly when it reassembles. I would love to pass the buck today, as I am sure...

I add a few words to those spoken with very good sense and great understanding by the noble Baroness, Lady Park. I have considerable sympathy with this amendment in that, however robust the Minister intends to be about moving matters forward, it would be absolute and utter folly to attempt to make major...

I add a few words to those spoken with very good sense and great understanding by the noble Baroness, Lady Park. I have considerable sympathy with this amendment in that, however robust the Minister intends to be about moving matters forward, it would be absolute and utter folly to attempt to make major...

I would only add what I said when we discussed the Bill before. I feel great sympathy with the amendment. It is unlikely to encourage people in Northern Ireland to rule themselves and to get on with it if the Government meanwhile enact such decisions as those made on education, which were discussed...

I would only add what I said when we discussed the Bill before. I feel great sympathy with the amendment. It is unlikely to encourage people in Northern Ireland to rule themselves and to get on with it if the Government meanwhile enact such decisions as those made on education, which were discussed...

I am grateful to the Minister for giving way. I find what he has said wholly persuasive.

I am grateful to the Minister for giving way. I find what he has said wholly persuasive.

I accept the invitation of the noble Lord, Lord Tebbit, to express sympathy with the principle behind the amendment. The Government’s view is that the present situation is unsatisfactory for scrutinising Northern Ireland legislation. On two occasions in the past 12 months we have talked with the other parties to see what ideas we...

I accept the invitation of the noble Lord, Lord Tebbit, to express sympathy with the principle behind the amendment. The Government’s view is that the present situation is unsatisfactory for scrutinising Northern Ireland legislation. On two occasions in the past 12 months we have talked with the other parties to see what ideas we...

I rest my case.

I rest my case.

We are content that the clause stands part in the light of the Minister’s assurances. Clause 3 agreed to. Clauses 4 to 6 agreed to. Schedule 1 [The Assembly]: [Amendment No. 2 not moved.]

We are content that the clause stands part in the light of the Minister’s assurances. Clause 3 agreed to. Clauses 4 to 6 agreed to. Schedule 1 [The Assembly]: [Amendment No. 2 not moved.]

moved Amendment No. *5:"Page 5, line 20, at end insert—""““Assembly control of Orders in Council""7  For paragraph 2 of the Schedule to the 2000 Act substitute—""““Parliamentary and Assembly control of Orders in Council" 2   (1) Except where sub-paragraph (2) applies, an Order in Council may not be made under paragraph 1(1) unless each of the following conditions is...

moved Amendment No. *5:"Page 5, line 20, at end insert—""““Assembly control of Orders in Council""7  For paragraph 2 of the Schedule to the 2000 Act substitute—""““Parliamentary and Assembly control of Orders in Council" 2   (1) Except where sub-paragraph (2) applies, an Order in Council may not be made under paragraph 1(1) unless each of the following conditions is...

had given notice of his intention to move Amendment No. 3:"Page 5, line 10, at end insert ““but in any such provision the number of members of the Assembly of a party shall be determined as that obtaining on the morning of the day for the making of the nominations referred to in...

had given notice of his intention to move Amendment No. 3:"Page 5, line 10, at end insert ““but in any such provision the number of members of the Assembly of a party shall be determined as that obtaining on the morning of the day for the making of the nominations referred to in...