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The Fourth Report on the Use of the Petition of Concern Mechanism in the Northern Ireland Assembly
20 January 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Northern Ireland Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the fourth report on the use of the Petition of Concern mechanism in the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Action Requested
The UK Government has committed to bringing forward legislation for reforms to the Petition of Concern mechanism, which has completed Report Stage in the House of Lords. The minister emphasizes the need for the Assembly to reflect these reforms in its standing orders once the legislation is passed.
Key Facts
- The report covers the period from 12 July 2021 to 11 January 2022.
- No Petition of Concern has been lodged against any motion in the Assembly during this period.
- The Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Bill has completed Report Stage in the House of Lords.
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