Committee: The Forum

Event Id Proposal Name Sub-type Subdecisions Proposal Kind Motion Text Source Additional Sources
793532 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be called to order.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
793562 Calls for Nominations for a Permanent Chairman None 0 PROCEDURE [That nominations for a permanent Chairman be given.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
793565 Point of Order: Gorman to Remain as Interim Chair None 0 PROCEDURE That Mr John Gorman remain in the Chair while Members attempt to achieve consensus on the matter of selecting a permanent chair. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
948598 Postponement of Item 2 on the Agenda None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum do not take item 2 on the day's agenda.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
949299 The Chairman to Rule that Proposals Cannot Be Made on Foot of a Point of Order None 0 PROCEDURE I put it to you for your ruling that a proposal cannot be made on foot of a point of order. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
949300 Point of Order: That K. Maginnis' Proposals Were Not Out Of Order None 0 PROCEDURE That it was perfectly in order for my Friend to make his proposals following the point of order. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
793709 Gorman to Remain as Interim Chair None 0 PROCEDURE [That a decision on the election of a Chairman be deferred.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
793583 Adjournment to Consult on the Chairmanship None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum adjourn for 30 minutes to consult on the Chairmanship.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
949303 Point of Order: The Matter of the Chair be Deferred For One Week None 0 PROCEDURE That no proposal is required to enable Mr. Gorman to remain as chair and that we should defer this matter for at least one week. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
949304 Procedural Arrangements for Choice of Chairman None 0 PROCEDURE [That Peter Robinson invite all the parties to submit the names of individuals that they feel would be appropriate as Chairman of this body but the source of nominations would not be disclosed.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
794794 Consultation on the Rules Committee None 0 PROCEDURE [That parties of the Forum consult for half an hour on the question of the Rules Committee.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
793660 Establishment of a Rules Committee with 12 Members None 0 PROCEDURE That the Rules Committee have 12 persons. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
793661 Signing of the Roll of Members None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members of the Forum sign the Roll.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
793666 Point of Order: Extension of the Meeting by 30 Minutes None 0 PROCEDURE That the sitting be extended by 30 minutes. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
793682 Establishment of a Rules Committee Accordance with Initial Rule 2(3) None 0 PROCEDURE [That a Rules Committee in accordance with initial Rule 2(3) be established.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
949316 Extension of Meeting to 5.00pm None 0 PROCEDURE That the sitting be extended to 5.00 pm. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
794810 Establishment of a Rules Committee with 10 Members in Accordance with Initial Rule 2(3) None 0 PROCEDURE [That a Rules Committee be established with 10 members in accordance with Initial Rule 2(3).] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
949319 Point of Order: Proposal from Magginis Not In Keeping with Rules. None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Chairman cannot take the proposal from Maginnis as it is not in keeping with the rules.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
949363 Suggestion the Chairman Joins the Rules Committee as Ex-Officio Member None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Chairman as ex-officio member make up the number of the Rules Committee members to 10.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
949321 Suggestion the Chairman take Members Names in Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That when members are attempting to speak the Chairman take their names in order.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
949324 Point of Order: Chairman Not Entitled to Vote as Ex-officio Member of the Committee None 0 PROCEDURE That the Chairman cannot accept the proposal that has just been made. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
793705 Suspension of Rule 2(3) None 0 PROCEDURE [That Rule 2(3) be suspended.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
793737 Vote on Proposal to Suspend Rule 2(3) None 0 PROCEDURE [That the proposal to suspend Rule 2(3) be voted on.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
793741 Vote on Proposal of Establishing a Rules Committee with 10 Members in Accordance with Initial Rule 2(3) None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Proposal put forward by Mr Maginnis, that a Rules Committee in accordance with Initial Rule 2(3) with the Chairman as ex-officio member making the numbers to 10 as proposed by Mr McGrady, be voted on.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
794209 Establishment of a Rules Committee with 10 Members who are Instructed to Appoint Additional Members None 0 PROCEDURE [That a Rules Committee with 10 Members who would appoint additional Members be established.] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
794212 Vote on the Chairman Joins the Rules Committee as Ex-Officio Member None 0 PROCEDURE [That the proposal that the Chairman join the Rules Committee as Ex-Officio member to make the numbers 10 be voted on.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
794213 Vote on the Establishment of a Rules Committee with 10 Members in Accordance with Initial Rule 2(3) None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Proposal that a Rules Committee be established with 10 Members in accordance with Initial Rule 2(3) be voted on.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
949372 Suggestion the Chairman Make a Decision on the Procedural Motion None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Chairman make a decision on the procedural motion.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
794215 Extension of Meeting by 30 Minutes to 5:30PM None 0 PROCEDURE That the sitting be extended to 5.30PM. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
949376 Clarification of Method of Decision on Establishment of Rules Committee None 0 PROCEDURE That the Chairman clarify the decision with the secretary before we take the vote. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
949380 Motion to Establish the Rules Committee With A Membership of 10 With The Power to Invite Further Persons To Attend None 0 PROCEDURE That a Rules Committee be established with a membership of 10; that, so far is practicable, the membership shall reflect the balance of parties of the Forum; and that the Committee shall have power to invite such persons as they may select to attend any of their meetings and to take part in the deliberations of the Committee. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
794434 Remaining Members Sign the Roll None 0 PROCEDURE That remaining Members of the Forum sign the Roll. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
794439 Establishment of a Business Committee None 0 PROCEDURE [That a Business Committee be established.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
794442 Allow Members to Review Record Before Publication None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members of the Forum be allowed to review the record of the Meeting before it is printed in order to make any corrections.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
794444 Setting the Date of the Next Meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [That the date of the next meeting be the following Friday at 11 o'clock.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
794446 Agenda for Next Meeting None 0 PROCEDURE That the agenda for the next meeting be established by the Business Committee Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
794448 Adjournment of Meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Meeting be adjourned.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
794499 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be called to order.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
794501 Suspension of Meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be suspended.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
794516 Point of Order: Announcement Before the Chairman Takes the Chair None 0 PROCEDURE [That an announcement be made before the Chairman takes the Chair.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
794520 To Hold a Business Committee Meeting During the Suspension None 0 PROCEDURE [That a Business Committee meeting be held during the suspension.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
794633 Expression of Sadness at the IRA Bombing in Manchester AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE [The Forum expresses their disappointment, shock, and sadness over the IRA bombing in Manchester.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
794640 Writing to the Lord Mayor of Manchester to Express the Views of the Forum None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Chairman write to the Lord Mayor of Manchester expressing the views of the Forum regarding the IRA bombing in Manchester.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
794676 Prohibition of Mobile Phones in the Chamber None 0 PROCEDURE That people not bring mobile phones into the Chamber. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
794679 Signing of the Roll by Remaining Members None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members who did not sign the Roll last Friday legalise themselves by signing.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
794694 John Gorman To Remain as Interim Chairman None 0 PROCEDURE [That John Gorman remain as Interim Chairman.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
794696 Postponement of Meetings until Election of the Chair Can Proceed None 0 PROCEDURE [That further Meetings be postponed until the election of the Chair can proceed.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
794699 Deferral of Matter of Chairmanship to the Next Week's Meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [That the matter of Chairmanship be deferred to the next week's meeting.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
794720 Adjournment for Lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be suspended for lunch.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
794722 Forum to Meet Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum meet on the next Friday at 10 o'clock.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
794730 Deferral of Election of the Chairman for Two Weeks None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum meet next week but that the election of a Chairman be deferred for two weeks to facilitate Forum members being able to attend commemorations for the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795022 Determining a Better System of Allowing Members to Speak None 0 PROCEDURE [That a better system be implemented for determining when people speak in the Chamber.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795142 Amendments to the Rules be Left with the Committee and Brought to the Forum After Study None 0 PROCEDURE [That amendments to the Rules be left with the Committee and brought to the Forum when Members have had time to study them.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795324 Flying of the Union Flag Above the Forum Building None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Union Flag be flown above the building while the Forum is in session.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795414 Amendments to Rules of Procedure be Proposed in the Forum in a Second Reading None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members of the Forum, or the parties, suggest whatever additions, deletions and amendments they wish to have before the Forum in a Second Reading.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
949824 Draft Rules to Return to the Rules Committee for Consultation with Parties None 0 PROCEDURE I propose that this go to the Rules Committee. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795411 Point of Order: Use of Point of Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That occasions when members may use the phrase Point of Order be clarified by the Chairman.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795416 Amendments to the Rules of Procedure be Referred to the Rules Committee None 0 PROCEDURE That parties or individuals should formulate such amendments as they think appropriate and refer them to the Rules Committee, which would prepare fresh draft Rules incorporating those amendments. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795430 Create a Report on the Business Committee None 0 PROCEDURE [That a report from the Secretary of the Business Committee be created for discussion at the next meeting.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795436 Information on the Next Meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Chairman tell the Forum about the next meeting and its timing.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795441 Postponement of Discussion of Chairmanship until after Next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum should not get into discussion about the chairmanship next Friday.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795460 Members Receive a Copy of a Draft Report from the Rules Committee None 0 PROCEDURE That following a meeting of the Rules Committee there will be sufficient time for each Member to receive a copy of its draft report and to table amendments before the next Forum meeting. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
949853 Rules Committee Members Bring Amendments from their Parties to Meetings None 0 PROCEDURE That representatives on the Committee bring all the amendments from their parties. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795468 Request for Earlier Submissions of Reports None 0 PROCEDURE [That submissions of Rules Committee reports be sent to Forum Members earlier.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795471 Postponement of Rules Committee Meeting to Tuesday None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Rules Committee Meeting be postponed to Tuesday to allow Forum Members to review submissions of proposed amendments.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795474 Meeting Adjournment None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be adjourned.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795539 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be called to order.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795675 Preliminary Matters: Reasons for Lower Attendance AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE [That today's meeting would have a lower attendance due to the death of Mr Eddie McGrady's brother and commemorations in France of the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795676 Agenda Item: Review of Rules AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum go through the draft Rules one by one up to 11(2), giving priority to the parties' representatives on the Rules Committee.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795733 Point of Order: Procedure for Members to Speak According to a List None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Chairman calls on people to speak following a list of names.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
950050 Point of Order: Party Spokesperson Should Be Given an Opportunity to Reply to an Attack None 0 PROCEDURE [That if a party is attacked the party spokesman should be given an opportunity to reply.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
952521 Park Rule A(1) to Consult Legislation None 0 PROCEDURE That draft Rule A(1) be parked for the time being as we want to consult further on the legislation. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
952556 Park Rule 2 None 0 PROCEDURE The SDLP would like this draft Rule to be parked. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
952636 Rules Committee To Review Draft Rule 2 with Forum Points in Mind None 0 PROCEDURE That the Rules Committee take another look at all of the draft Rule 2, bearing in mind the points that have been made. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
952649 Park Draft Rule 3 None 0 PROCEDURE [That Draft Rule 3 be parked.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
952664 Hearing Difficulties of Members AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [That the Chairman speak louder.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
952684 Confirmation of Status of Paragraphs None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Chairman confirm the status of paragraphs of Rules as the Forum goes through them.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
952788 Meeting of the Rules Committee During Lunch Until 1:00 PM None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Rules Committee meet during lunch and bring a report back to the Forum after Lunch.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
952790 Party Leaders Join Rules Committee Meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Rules Committee invite Party Leaders to attend their meeting during lunch.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
952827 Motion Regarding Education Boards None 0 PROCEDURE [That there be a brief exchange of views on a motion regarding education during the afternoon session.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
952840 Meeting of the Rules Committee During Lunch until 2:00PM None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Rules Committee be given until 2 o'clock to meet.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
952843 SDLP Meeting on Education Issue Before 2:00PM None 0 PROCEDURE [That the SDLP consider the education issue at the same time the Rules Committee meet.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
952844 Immediate 15-20 Minute Adjournment for the SDLP to Consider the Eduction Issue None 0 PROCEDURE [That the SDLP consider the education matter in the next 15-20 minutes to enable discussion in the Forum before lunch.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
952855 Suggestion for Schedule of Meetings During the Meeting Suspension None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum meeting be suspended to enable the Rules Committee to sit until half past 12, break until 1 o'clock, sit again until 2 o'clock and report to the Forum, and that in the intervening half hour a meeting of the Business Committee should consider the education issue.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
953560 Point of Order: Rule 13(2) was Deferred to Tuesday Rules Committee Meeting None 0 PROCEDURE We were to refer this to the Tuesday meeting, in the hope of getting a solution. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
953566 Outline Rule 14(2) None 0 PROCEDURE [That Mr Ken Maginnis outlines the changes made to Rule 14(2) despite Rule 14 not being finished.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
953576 Park Rule 14(2) None 0 PROCEDURE [That the matter is left in the hands of Smyth and the Rules Committee on Tuesday.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
953592 Forum to Decide If Mr Gibson's Motion on Education Administration Should Be Read None 0 PROCEDURE [That we may need to get agreement that the motion can be read.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
953594 Point of Order: Terms of Motion Must Be Made Known None 0 PROCEDURE That the terms of the motion must be known to us before we can make a decision. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
953596 Point of Order: Forum Has to Decide Whether to Accept Motion Without Notice None 0 PROCEDURE That we have to decide whether we are prepared to accept any motion that has not been notified to us. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
953601 Mr Gibson to Read Out Motion But Not to Speak to It None 0 PROCEDURE [That Mr Gibson read out the motion but not speak to it, then that Mr Chairman ask the Forum if it gives leave for the motion to be discussed.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
954308 Debate on Mr Gibson's Motion to Forum Regarding Education Administration None 0 PROCEDURE [That Forum debate Mr Gibson's Motion.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
954318 Remaining Business From Business Committee None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Business Committee table any remaining items for the agenda.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
954320 Future Meetings of the Forum None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum discuss future meetings.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
954332 Agreement in Principle to Meeting Next Friday and the Following Monday None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum meet next Friday and the following Monday.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
954335 Meeting Adjournment None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Meeting be adjourned.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
800188 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be called to order.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
800213 Forum Business: Quicken Pace None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum quicken the pace of its work and produce some results.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
800219 Reversion to Secretary of State's Rules None 0 PROCEDURE [That contentious Rules be parked and the Forum revert to the original Rules of the Secretary of State.] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
800237 30 Minute Suspension of the Meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be suspended for half an hour in order for the DUP to look at the Rules of Procedure.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
800306 Notice of Motion to Discuss Appointment of a Permanent Chairman in the Next Meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [That the issue of a Permanent Chairman be brought to a head at the next Forum Meeting.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
954586 Discussion on the Rules Agreed by the Rules Committee None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum moves on to a discussion of the Rules agreed by the Committee.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
954589 Circulation of Copies of the Current Draft Rules of Procedure None 0 PROCEDURE [That copies of the Rules be circulated to members who have not yet received them.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
955766 Consider Views Relating to Rule 2(2) None 0 PROCEDURE [That those with concerns about draft Rule 2(2) have the opportunity to speak.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
958597 Chairman To Call Members by Name for Speaking Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Chairman call Members by their names.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
958616 Park Rule 2(7)(a) None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum park Rule 2(7)(a) pending further consideration by the Rules Committee.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
958617 Vote to Agree Rule 2(7)(a) None 0 PROCEDURE [That the proposed paragraph 7(a) of draft Rule 2 be agreed to.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
959045 Park Rule 2(7)(a) and Continue Rules Discussion None 0 PROCEDURE That we should park this provision and move forward Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
959054 Park Rule 3(1) None 0 PROCEDURE [That Rule 3(1) be referred back to the Rules Committee.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
959093 Point of Order: The Chairman Rule that Ms McWilliams Get Silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Chairman rule that Ms McWilliams get silence and that Forum listen to her as they have listened to others.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
959097 Point of Order: The Chairman Make a Ruling Under Rule 11 None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Chairman make a ruling under Rule 11 in response to a member shouting "traitor" at Ms McWilliams.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
959124 Lunch Break Before Return to Rule 6(7) None 0 PROCEDURE [That discussion on Rule 6(7) continue after lunch.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
959125 Vote on Rule 6(7) None 0 PROCEDURE That the Question be now put. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
959138 Vote to Agree to Dr Paisley's Amendment, Rule 6(7) None 0 PROCEDURE That the proposed paragraph (7) be agreed to. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
959141 Rule 6(7) Re-Referred to the Rules Committee None 0 PROCEDURE [That the proposed paragraph go back to the Committee.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
959165 Rule 11(1)(c) Re-Referred to the Rules Committee None 0 PROCEDURE [That Rule 11(1)(c) be referred back to the Rules Committee.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
959173 Vote on Amendment to Rule 13(2) None 0 PROCEDURE That the amendment be made Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
962683 Rule 13(2) Re-Referred to the Rules Committee None 0 PROCEDURE [That Rule 13(2) be referred back to the Rules Committee.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
962694 Rule 14(4)(a) Re-Referred to the Rules Committee None 0 PROCEDURE [That Rule 14(4)(a) be referred back to the Rules Committee.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
976079 Send Rules to the Secretary of State for Approval None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Rules already agreed be sent to the Secretary of State for approval and the remainder be submitted as a small batch when they have been agreed later.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
976086 Matters for the Business Committee to Consider None 0 PROCEDURE That there ought to be some system whereby an ordinary vote — one that does not require a 75% or 66% majority — can be taken on a show of hands. That would greatly speed up our deliberations. I should like the Business Committee to consider this proposal, as well as a motion [...] regarding how a vote of no confidence in the Chairman might be dealt with. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
976093 Initial Rules of Procedure Used where Final Wording Disputed. None 0 PROCEDURE [That where Rules are not agreed, the wording in the initial Rules of Procedure will be retained.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
976108 Point of Order: Ms Sagar's Speech Out of Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Chairman rule that Ms Sagar's speech was out of order as it was a return to a previous debate.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
976111 Point of Order: Objection to Language Used in the Forum None 0 PROCEDURE [That objectionable was used in Forum.] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
976113 Mr Rodgers Identified as Having Made Objectionable Remark None 0 PROCEDURE I call on Mr Rodgers to apologize to Ms Sagar. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
955932 Agree to the Education Motion Without Debate None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum agree to the motion without debate.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
955934 Suspension of Debate at 4 O'Clock to be Resumed on Monday None 0 PROCEDURE That this debate be suspended at 4 o'clock and resumed on Monday. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
955937 Withdraw the Word 'Violently' None 0 PROCEDURE [That Mr Gibson withdraw the word "violently".] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
976119 Point of Order: DUP Amendment Should Be Debated None 0 PROCEDURE [That Forum Debate the DUP Amendment.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
976126 Adjournment at 3:45PM With Resumption of Debate on Monday None 0 PROCEDURE [T]hat we adjourn at a quarter to four. [...] We can take the matter up again at 10.00 am on Monday. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
976135 Point of Order: Chairman Rule Topic of Debate None 0 PROCEDURE Will you rule, Mr Chairman, please. Do we discuss the motion before us, or do we go back to discuss the Business Committee's report? Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
976142 Agenda for Monday None 0 PROCEDURE Mr Chairman, can you tell us the agenda for Monday? Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
976145 All Parties Have Opportunity to Speak None 0 PROCEDURE [That] representatives of parties that have not spoken should be given an opportunity to do so before any party's second spokesperson is called. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
976152 Meeting Adjournment None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be adjourned.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
976155 Permission to Extend Speech None 0 PROCEDURE [That Mr Hussey have permission to finish his speech on Monday 8 July 1995.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
796578 Call to order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be called to order.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
796686 Security Situation in Drumcree AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE [That Forum discuss the security situation in Drumcree.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
796687 Consult the Business Committee and Postpone Meeting None 0 PROCEDURE That after consultation with the business committee, the Chairman postpone this meeting and call a meeting on another date. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
956660 Suspension of Meeting to Consult the Business Committee None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be suspended to consult the Business Committee on whether a motion to adjourn is acceptable.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
796694 Suspension of Meeting For Party Discussions None 0 PROCEDURE [That Forum suspend until 12 o'clock so parties can consult on the Drumcree business, following the discussions of which Forum will consider the education matter.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
956723 Point of Order: Structure of Timetable Not Representative None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Chairman's proposal does not reflect the events of the Business Committee meeting.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
796708 Agenda Item: Business Committee Decision AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE [The Business Committee have decided that there will be a meeting on 19 July 1996 to address the matter on education.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
796713 Adjournment of Meeting None 0 PROCEDURE That this Forum do now adjourn. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
976415 Opportunity to Speak on Drumcree None 0 PROCEDURE [That a] Member from each of the parties will now be given an opportunity to put forward his or her party's view in relation to Drumcree. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
796725 Announcements To Be Made Three Minutes Before Resumption of Forum None 0 PROCEDURE In future I will ask for the announcement to be made three minutes before whatever time I have said we are going to resume. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
976409 Point of Order: Order of Speakers None 0 PROCEDURE [That parties which have not yet spoken get to speak before larger parties speak again.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
976419 Point of Order: Paisley's Speech None 0 PROCEDURE [That Paisley give way to a Point of Order.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
976666 Point of Order: Ruling on 10-Minute Speech Times None 0 PROCEDURE Mr Paisley has spoken for approximately 20 minutes, and I ask you to ask him to draw his remarks to a close. The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
796737 Extension of Sitting None 0 PROCEDURE That the session go on a little longer if Members would like that. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
811456 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be called to order.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
811460 Debate on Current Situation in Northern Ireland AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE I have agreed that we should set aside time — to 1.00 pm, I propose — for a debate on the current situation in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
811461 Resumption of Debate on Education Administration None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum resume the debate on education administration that was started on 5 July.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
977541 Consideration of a Rule Proposed on Behalf of the Business Committee None 0 PROCEDURE I have taken it upon myself to propose the addition of a Rule to allow for brief speeches — say, no more than five minutes — in special circumstances. I hope that I shall have the support of the Rules Committee for such an addition. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
977550 Vote on Rule 6(7) None 0 PROCEDURE That we must go to a vote. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
977560 Vote on DUP Amendment to Rule 6(7) None 0 PROCEDURE I propose the suggested amendment be now put to the vote. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
977565 Vote on Rule 6(7) as Amended None 0 PROCEDURE That paragraph (7), as amended, of draft Rule 6 be agreed to. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
977590 Vote on the Rule Proposed on Behalf of the Business Committee None 0 PROCEDURE [That the new paragraph (5) of draft Rule 10 be agreed to and the existing paragraph (5) of draft Rule 10 be renumbered to (6).] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
977594 Adoption of the Rules of Procedure and Forwarded to the Secretary of State None 0 PROCEDURE I propose that they be adopted as a whole and sent to the Secretary of State. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
811602 The Chairman to Clarify the Status of Certain Members None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Chairman inform the Forum whether any individuals from any party have been removed or resigned.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
977740 Point of Order: McWilliams Speech Irrelevant None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Chairman should rule McWilliams speech out of order.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
811462 Extension of Debate on Current Situation in Northern Ireland by 15 minutes. None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum give leave to continue the debate on the security/political situation until 1.15 to give more people the opportunity to contribute.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
811464 Parties to Nominate Spokespeople None 0 PROCEDURE [That parties provide the Chairman with the names of speakers they wish him to call.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
811467 Trimble to Limit His Speaking Time None 0 PROCEDURE [That Trimble limit his speaking time as per the new Rule 10(5).] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
977753 McCartney to Speak Briefly None 0 PROCEDURE Please be as brief as you can. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
977770 Names of UUP Members who Wish to Speak None 0 PROCEDURE [That the UUP put forward potential speech-makers.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
977773 Speaking Times Limited to Five Minutes None 0 PROCEDURE [That each speaker limits their speech to five minutes.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
811926 Accept the Business Committee Recommendations and Move to the Education Debate None 0 PROCEDURE If I feel that there is general consent, we can move straight away to our education debate. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
811930 Issue of Agriculture to be Discussed at Next Business Committee Meeting None 0 PROCEDURE That the Business Committee consider the issue of agriculture, along with others, at its next meeting. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
811937 Resumption of Debate on Education Motion (5 July 1996) None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Education Debate Be Resumed.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
811945 Adopt the Motion on Education Without a Vote None 0 PROCEDURE [That the motion be passed without a vote.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
811955 Meeting Adjournment None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be adjourned.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
803215 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be called to order.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
978097 Suspension of Forum to Allow the Business Committee to Meet None 0 PROCEDURE It might be suitable to have a short suspension of this sitting to allow the Business Committee to meet. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
978234 Business Committee Communications None 0 PROCEDURE [That timely notification of Business Committee Meetings and arrival of documents are provided in future to avoid breakdown in communications.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
978244 Decisions at Business Committee Meeting Ultra Vires None 0 PROCEDURE Can you confirm that you recognize that because there was no adequate or reasonable notice, there was, in effect, no meeting and that any decisions taken at the purported meeting are ultra vires and invalid? Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
978251 Forum Appointment of Four Committees None 0 PROCEDURE That, in accordance with Rule 14(1) of the Rules of Procedure, the Forum appoints four Committees, whose terms of reference, quorums and compositions are set out in Annexes I to IV attached. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
978272 Status of SDLP Membership AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE I was informed by letter a few moments ago that two individual SDLP Members — Mr Mallon and Mr Stephenson — were resigning from the Forum. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
978304 Vote on Alliance Amendments None 0 PROCEDURE That you must either rule that they are not competent amendments or put them to the vote. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
978315 Vote on Business Committee Report and Annexes I to IV None 0 PROCEDURE The the Question be now put Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
978333 Alliance Boycott Last Week AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE [That having boycotted last week, the Alliance party should not be able to make their points this week instead.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
978382 Vote on Neeson Amendment to Increase Committee Membership by 4 None 0 PROCEDURE Let us make a decision Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
978447 Adjournment for Lunch Until 2 pm None 0 PROCEDURE We should break now and start again at two o'clock Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
978472 Continue with Debate and Have a Shortened Adjournment for Lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [That Forum continue the debate on Health Care and take 15 minutes less at lunch-time.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
983953 Summer Recess Debate AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE [That Forum Members speak to topics they fish Forum to consider for the Summer Recess Debate.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
983969 Call for Minister of Agriculture to Meet with Her Southern Counterpart Regarding Ban of Export of Breeding Cattle None 0 PROCEDURE I would like, through the Forum, to ask Baroness Denton, the Minister for Agriculture in Northern Ireland, to seek an urgent meeting with her opposite number in the South with a view to having the ban lifted immediately. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
983984 Invite the EC Commissioner on Fishing to the Forum None 0 PROCEDURE To invite the ED Commissioner to address the Forum and for Members to put their views to her. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
983991 Creation of an Environment Committee None 0 PROCEDURE I suggest that an Environment Committee be set up and that it look into this matter. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
983998 Contribution to Canteen Staff None 0 PROCEDURE We will be leaving a contribution with you, Mr Chairman, to give to them as a token of our thanks for their courtesy and service. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984000 Adjournment for Summer Recess None 0 PROCEDURE Please come back refreshed, at 10.00 am on 6 September, to our new and splendid premises, where all the seating will be entirely as you wish. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795117 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be called to order.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795119 Congratulate Alderdice on Elevation to House of Lords AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE I should like to congratulate John Alderdice on his elevation to the House of Lords Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795122 Refer Rule 6(7) to the Rules Committee None 0 PROCEDURE [That Rule 6(7) go back to the Committee for careful consideration.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984040 Refer Rule 6(7) to the Business Committee None 0 PROCEDURE The appropriate thing to do is refer it to the Business Committee. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984046 Flying of the Union Flag when Forum is Sitting None 0 PROCEDURE That the Union flag be flown when the Forum is sitting. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984050 Vote on Flying of the Union Flag when Forum is Sitting None 0 PROCEDURE Would Members like to take a vote? Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984052 Invitation to Media None 0 PROCEDURE [That Forum invite the other media in.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984058 Point of Order: Media Presence from Outset None 0 PROCEDURE [That media should be present from the outset and should not have to be invited in.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984057 Broadcasting Access None 0 PROCEDURE The media, including broadcasting, should be fully catered for in these new premises. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984063 Media Access To Remain the Same None 0 PROCEDURE That the Forum make it crystal clear that the press and the other media have the same access on this floor as they had downstairs. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795161 Refer Rules A(1) and 13(1) to the Rules Committee None 0 PROCEDURE That my original proposal — referral back to the Rules of Procedure Committee — be applied to those two Rules. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795163 Sound System and Microphones Inadequate None 0 PROCEDURE [That someone in authority should look at the sound system.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795168 Invitation to the Secretary of State None 0 PROCEDURE That we invite the Secretary of State to the Committee meeting so that members' views may be put to him. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984127 Appointment of the Education Committee None 0 PROCEDURE That we will go ahead with the appointment of the Education Committee. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795204 Membership of the Committees: Nominations from Smaller Parties AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE I would be glad if the smaller parties and Alliance — I think we have one Alliance nominee — were to put forward their nominations before the day is out. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795182 Debate Topic: Boycott of Businesses AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE The main business for today is the question of boycotts. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795329 Behaviour in the Gallery AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE Does the Member not find it alarming that when we are dealing with serious matters — the economy has been debated piously by many who do not care tuppence for it, and the lives of people are under threat — a row of ladies at the back should be laughing? Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795352 Meeting Extension None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting be extended by 10 minutes Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795359 Membership of the Committees: Confirmation of Arrangements None 0 PROCEDURE I shall write to inform members of arrangements for meetings. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795360 Broadcasting Facilities: NIO's Refusal to let Press Use Facilities None 0 PROCEDURE You, Mr Chairman, have a duty to tell the Northern Ireland Office that we want our proceedings to be recorded. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795362 Meeting Adjournment None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be adjourned.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795467 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be called to order.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795476 Committee Elections AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Progress of Committees.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795481 Point of Order: Set the Record Straight Regarding Agreement of Rules of Procedure None 0 PROCEDURE We asked you to set the record straight because, as you know, the Rules were not agreed unanimously. I ask you to do so now, before we proceed with today's business. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984331 Debate Topic: Beef Industry Crisis None 0 PROCEDURE [The main business for today is the question of the BSE.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795529 Support British Industry by Eating Beef for Lunch None 0 PROCEDURE I suggest that if beef is on the menu at lunch-time today we should all have it. And if they do not have enough, they should send out for more. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795499 Debate Topic: Housing to be Considered by Business Committee on Thursday AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE It would be very helpful if Members were to give some suggestions to their Committee representatives. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984398 Point of Order: Notices of Motion Paper None 0 PROCEDURE That any Member wishing to have a motion debated should submit it for consideration. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795504 Meeting Adjournment None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be adjourned.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795959 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be called to order.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795961 Congratulations to Broughshane for Nations in Bloom Award AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE Congratulations are due to Broughshane, which has just won the "Nations in Bloom" competition. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
795968 Update on Committees AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE It is worth recording that there was a very full day of Committee meetings yesterday. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984407 Report on Government Position on BSE Crisis from NI Representatives None 0 PROCEDURE It would be helpful to Members to receive a report on the current situation from the Northern Ireland representatives who met the Prime Minister in London yesterday. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984412 Notice of Debate Topic: Disability AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE Yesterday the Business Committee decided to recommend a DUP motion on the disabled as the business for next Friday. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984415 Procedural Issue: Determinations of Business Committee on 19 September 1996 None 0 PROCEDURE As I understand it, a convention was agreed upon that the respective parties, in the order of their strength in the Forum, would have an opportunity to submit the main motion for debate. I understood that, in the absence of the SDLP, next Friday's motion would fall to my party. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984551 Forum Business and Remit None 0 PROCEDURE I want the Chair to rule on whether it is for the Business Committee, and not for the Forum in plenary meeting, to determine, in the last analysis, what the business is to be. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984587 Point of Order: No Motion on Prisoners Tabled None 0 PROCEDURE [That McCartney's suggestion that there is no PUP motion on Prisoners listed for the day.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984555 Point of Order: Alliance Party Intervention Contrary to Rules None 0 PROCEDURE This interruption by the Alliance Party is contrary to the Rules. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984562 Point of Order: Points of Order Need to be Taken None 0 PROCEDURE You must take a point of order. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984576 UKUP Motion to be Debated Next Week None 0 PROCEDURE That the motion standing in the name of the United Kingdom Unionist Party be debated on Friday 27 September. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984583 Point of Order: UKUP Motion None 0 PROCEDURE On an important point of order. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984592 Point of Order: UKUP Out of Order None 0 PROCEDURE Is it in order for the UK Unionist Party, for the second time, to start a process that we have witnessed over a number of weeks? The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
984599 Point of Order: McCartney's Language Objectionable None 0 PROCEDURE That comment is out of order. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984608 UKUP Motion to be Referred to the Business Committee None 0 PROCEDURE That the matter of the motion standing in the name of the United Kingdom Unionist Party be referred back to the Business Committee Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984724 Point of Order: Extension of Housing Debate until 4 pm None 0 PROCEDURE On the basis of some comments that were made during the last discussion, that no such motion is being brought forward. Are we therefore running the housing motion to 4 o'clock? Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984741 Speers to Continue Speech after Lunch None 0 PROCEDURE I suggest that my few remaining remarks be held until after lunch. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984757 Meeting Adjournment and Continue Debate the Following Friday None 0 PROCEDURE That we adjourn the debate and continue next Friday. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984760 Point of Order: Forum Cannot Decide Its Business None 0 PROCEDURE [That postponing the debate on the Housing Review Policy amounts to the Forum deciding its own business and would be contrary to the discussions earlier on the subject.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
986472 Vote on Request from Parades Committee to Extend Remit None 0 PROCEDURE [May I ask for a vote on the very serious matter concerning the Committee.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984858 Extension of Sitting None 0 PROCEDURE That this sitting continue until the mater is resolved. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984862 Extension of Sitting None 0 PROCEDURE That the Forum continue until the important issue arising from the Committee has been dealt with. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984866 Point of Order: Motions Require Advance Notice or Leave of Motion None 0 PROCEDURE [That as C. Wilson's motion was not made in advance it requires leave of the Forum to be considered so the Chairman must put the matter to the Forum.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984869 Vote on Amendment to Committee A's Remit None 0 PROCEDURE That the proposal be put to the Forum. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
985056 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be called to order.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984890 Message to the SDLP None 0 PROCEDURE That the message go out that all the parties here today want to see the SDLP in the Forum. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984899 Accept Rules of Procedure None 0 PROCEDURE That we accept the draft Rules that are before us, subject only to the Business Committee's continuing to review their operation. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984901 Start of Forum Operations under the New Rules None 0 PROCEDURE [That Forum now operates under the new Rules.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
796912 Two Minutes Reflection None 0 PROCEDURE [That Forum start a plenary session with two minutes of thinking or praying time.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
796914 Media To Turn Off Cameras During Two Minutes Reflection. None 0 PROCEDURE [That media cameras be turned off during the two minutes.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
796921 Admittance to Chamber to be Suspended During Two Minutes Reflection None 0 PROCEDURE That in future only Members will be admitted to the Chamber until after the two minutes have elapsed. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
796932 Report from the Committee on Education AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE The Education Committee received 21 delegations, 19 of which, including representatives from the church, business and education worlds, asked me to convey their good wishes to the Forum in all its deliberations. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984925 Resumption of Debate on Motion on Housing Policy Review None 0 PROCEDURE [That Forum spends one and a half hours on the debate topic.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984933 Point of Order: Alderdice Comments Unacceptable None 0 PROCEDURE Mr Chairman, I should simply like you to rule on whether the comments made by Lord Alderdice to Members on the other side of the Chamber — not members of my party — are acceptable to you as Chairman. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
985035 Extension of Meeting Until 4.15 pm None 0 PROCEDURE That we extend the sitting briefly and ask those Members to confine themselves to five minutes each. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
985047 Happy Ulster Day AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE [That Forum wish the UUP Happy Ulster Day.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
985052 Meeting Adjournment None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be adjourned.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
796989 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be called to order.] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
796991 Two Minutes' Silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That members observe two minutes' silence.] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
797002 Point of Order: Membership of the Committees None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Committees enforce rule 14 more strongly.] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
797042 Motion to Adopt the Interim Report On Education Administration None 0 PROCEDURE That the Forum adopts the interim report on education administration in Northern Ireland prepared by the Education Committee on 30 September 1996 and forwarded to the Minister for Education with the request that he give serious consideration to its recommendations. The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
797053 Debate Topic: Multi-Party Talks AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE Now we have what could turn out to be quite a contentious motion, with amendments in the names of DUP and of Alliance Members. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
797076 Decide at 3:30 pm Whether to Extend the Meeting None 0 PROCEDURE I propose to find out at 3.30 pm whether Members want to extend the time. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
797093 Extension of Sitting None 0 PROCEDURE That the sitting be extended to 5:00pm Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
797103 Point of Order: Alderdice called Twice None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Chairman was out of order calling Alderdice twice to speak on the same question.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
985201 Vote on Alliance Amendment First None 0 PROCEDURE I propose to take the Alliance amendment first. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
797106 Point of Order: Only One Amendment Before the Forum None 0 PROCEDURE [That as there can only be one amendment before the Forum, the Alliance amendment was not moved only spoken, and the DUP amendment must be taken first.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
985206 Vote on Alliance Amendment to the Statement on Multi-Party Talks at Stormont None 0 PROCEDURE That the amendment be made. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
797196 Comments Against Paisley AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE [That members have respect.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
797205 Meeting Adjournment None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be adjourned.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
797348 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be called to order.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
797350 Two Minutes' Silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That members observe two minutes' silence.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
797352 Point of Order: Doors Open during Silence None 0 PROCEDURE That in future, the end of the period of silence could be announced before the doors are opened. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
985302 Debate Topic: Bombing of Thiepval Army Barracks AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE I am going to ask Members to speak on this subject, if they wish. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
797559 Continue the Debate None 0 PROCEDURE That the Members who wish to speak to the motion be given some time. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
797566 Letter of Condolence to the Family of the Killed Soldier None 0 PROCEDURE That the Forum send a letter of condolence to the family of Warrant Officer Bradwell and get-well cards, or similar messages, to the people who are suffering in hospital Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
797603 Short Break None 0 PROCEDURE That we take a short break before beginning the debate on the economy . Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
797607 Point of Procedure: Leave for Longer Speeches None 0 PROCEDURE [That party leaders should be given 20 minutes, and those who have spent time preparing a detailed speech be given more than 10 minutes, to put their views before the people of Northern Ireland.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
797693 Point of Order: Amendments Circulated in Advance None 0 PROCEDURE That we had decided amendments would be put in writing and circulated in advance. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
797729 Give McCartney Leave to Continue Speech None 0 PROCEDURE That Members agree to McCartney's continuing his speech. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
985315 Give McCartney Leave to Continue Speech None 0 PROCEDURE Does Mr McCartney have leave to continue Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
797801 Decision on Proceedings for the Rest of the Debate None 0 PROCEDURE That we ought to be thinking about reducing the number, cutting down the time or postponing the adjournment until 5 o'clock. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
797803 Extension of Sitting None 0 PROCEDURE That the sitting be extended to 5.00 pm. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
797831 Give Hussey Leave to Continue Speech None 0 PROCEDURE That the Member has leave of the House for one and a half more minutes. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
797875 Parties to Formulate Agreed Motion for Forum Next Week None 0 PROCEDURE That as there has been a broad measure of agreement throughout the debate, I wonder whether Members opposite would consider it appropriate for the Whips to met, with a view to formulating an agreed motion, to be put to the Forum next week. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
797894 Point of Order: Notice of Amendment Not Given None 0 PROCEDURE That the amendment should not have been moved Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
797898 Letter to the Regulator None 0 PROCEDURE That the Chairman shall write a strong letter asking that the generating undertakings, as well as Northern Electricity, be looked into. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
798482 Deputizing Chairmen AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE [That Ivan Davis will chair next Friday and Gregory Campbell the following Friday, and they will also chair the Business Committee meetings.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
797919 Meeting Adjournment None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be adjourned.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
798478 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be called to order.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
798488 Two Minutes' Silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That members observe two minutes' silence.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
798662 Point of Order: DUP Don't Have the Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE On a point of order, Mr Chairman. We cannot read the amendment because we do not have it. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
798663 Point of Order: Order Papers None 0 PROCEDURE [That every Member is entitled to have copies of any amendments as well as of the motion and an Order Paper should be used for all future meetings.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
798675 Suspension to Discuss the Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE [That there be a five-minute suspension to discuss the matter and come to a possible agreement.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
798791 Security of Members AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE [That the Business Committee should consider looking at the potential security risk of long queues for people coming in.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
798803 Meeting Adjournment None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be adjourned.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
986641 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be called to order.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
986647 Two Minutes' Silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That members observe two minutes' silence.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
986657 Agreement on Business Committee Recommendations None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum agree to the preliminary recommendations of the Business Committee.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
798851 European Union Agriculture Funds AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE There is a point about agriculture that I would like to raise. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
798870 Actions on President of Republic of Ireland's Visit to Northern Ireland AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE [That the Chairman seek a meeting with the Secretary of State regarding the Irish President's visit to Northern Ireland.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
798875 Point of Order: D. Campbell's Speech Out of Order AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE [That D. Campbell's remarks were not made under procedure.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
799000 Deputy Chairperson's Thanks AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE May I thank Members for their help throughout the day, and may I also thank the staff for their assistance. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
799014 Meeting Adjournment None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be adjourned.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
799041 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be called to order.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
986672 Two Minutes' Silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That members observe two minutes' silence.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
799436 Adopt Interim Report from Standing Committee D None 0 PROCEDURE That the Forum adopts the interim report on the review of the beef industry crisis in Northern Ireland prepared by Standing Committee D (Agriculture and Fisheries Issues); and, asks the Chairman, as a first step, to forward the interim report to the Minister responsible for agriculture in Northern Ireland, Baroness Denton, with a request that she give serious consideration to all the recommendations. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
799238 Adjournment for Lunch at 12:30 None 0 PROCEDURE I propose to call Mr Peter Robinson and Mrs Sagar and then to break at 12.30. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
799313 Remove Wilson's Name from Speaker's List None 0 PROCEDURE May I ask for my name to be removed from the list because, as Mr Rodgers would say, I agree with everything that has just been said. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
799397 Meeting Adjournment None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be adjourned.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
799454 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be called to order.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
799461 Two Minutes' Silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That members observe two minutes' silence.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
799474 Act of Remembrance AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE That the Forum have the opportunity to pay its respects to those who fought and died in two world wars for our freedom Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
799489 Respond to Letter from Malcolm Moss, Minister Responsible for Housing None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Chairman will reply to the Minister's letter regarding private-sector funding, and the housing-policy review.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
799495 Permission for Neeson to Speak None 0 PROCEDURE [That Neeson say a few words.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
987016 Difficulty of Small Parties Attending Standing Committee Meetings AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE [That the Business Committee appreciates the difficulty that smaller parties have in attending Standing Committee meetings, and that there is provision under Rule 14(4)(a) to nominate someone to attend of a party's behalf.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
799583 Permission to Extend McCartney's Speech None 0 PROCEDURE [That McCartney's speaking time be extended.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
799611 Change Voting Mechanism to Show of Hands None 0 PROCEDURE That rather than go through the rather time-consuming process of waiting three minutes before voting, we take the amendment in the name of Mr Neeson and vote on it by a show of hands. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
799613 Point of Order: Notice Needed for Change in Voting None 0 PROCEDURE [That if there is to be a change like that, everybody should be made well aware of it beforehand.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
987024 Vote on Motion on European Union: Alliance Amendment None 0 PROCEDURE That the amendment be made. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
799617 Change Voting Mechanism to Show of Hands Following Notice Given None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members would consider the use of a show of hands now that notice had been given and Members returned to the Chamber.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
799638 Adopt Interim Report from Standing Committee C None 0 PROCEDURE That the Forum adopts the interim report on the proposed fluoridation of the water supply in Northern Ireland and decides to forward it to the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health and Social Services with the request that he give serious consideration to its recommendation. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
799658 Adopt Labour Proposals on Fluoridation of Water None 0 PROCEDURE That the Forum adopts the proposals prepared by the Labour representative on the Health Committee on the proposed fluoridation of the water supply in Northern Ireland and decides to forward them to the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health and Social Services Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
799680 Adjournment for Lunch None 0 PROCEDURE I think we should break for lunch now. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
987091 Schedule for the Afternoon Debate AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE That Forum resume at 2.15 pm promptly for the five-minute Special Debate Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
844125 Special Debate (Rule 10(5)) AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE [That Members speak up to five-minutes on a Special Debate topic of their choice, as specified under Rule 10(5).] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
987195 Extension of Sitting None 0 PROCEDURE That we continue and give the remaining Members a chance to express their views. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
987197 Adjourn Special Debate until the Following Week None 0 PROCEDURE [That Forum finish the Special Debate next week.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
987093 Business Agenda for Following Session AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE Next Friday we will have a debate on the Anglo-Irish Agreement, which will be 11 years old about then. After that, we shall hear the five-minute speeches that could not be taken today. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
844138 Meeting Adjournment None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be adjourned.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
799827 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be called to order.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
799829 Two Minutes' Silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That members observe two minutes' silence.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
799832 Somme Ceremony AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE Somme Ceremony on Armistice Day Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
799903 Permission to Extend Speech None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum agree to Mr Nesbitt's continuing.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
799971 Speaking Numbers AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE [That Members return at 1.30 pm sharp in order to allow enough time for the remaining Members to speak.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
987448 Request for Chairman's Ruling on Heckling None 0 PROCEDURE Mr Chairmain, will you please stop this interruption. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
987451 Point of Order: Right of Reply when a Member's Integrity is Attacked None 0 PROCEDURE That when the integrity of a Member of the Forum is under attack, that person has a right to reply, and that when Mr McCartney returns he be allowed to answer that scurrilous attack. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
987459 Members to Shorten Speeches AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE May I ask the two DUP members who have yet to speak to shorten their contributions. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
800109 Extension of Sitting None 0 PROCEDURE That the sitting be extended by 15 minutes Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
800151 Point of Order: Chairman's Duty to Let Every Member be Heard None 0 PROCEDURE That the winding-up speech has to be listened to, whether people like it or not. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
800157 Point of Order: Winding-Up Speeches should be on Topic None 0 PROCEDURE That a winding-up speech should keep to the matter under discussion and it should not contain attacks to which there will be no opportunity to reply. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
800173 Point of Order: Send Resolutions to Secretary of State None 0 PROCEDURE [That the resolutions be sent to the Secretary of State.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
987462 Democracy in the Chamber AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE We do not have democracy working in this Chamber. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
800181 Meeting Adjournment None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be adjourned.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
800212 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting be called to order.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
800218 Two Minutes' Silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That members observe two minutes' silence.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
800248 Expression of Sympathies AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE May I, on behalf of the Forum, express sympathy to two people. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
800274 Motion to Adopt the Report on Education Administration None 0 PROCEDURE That the Forum adopts the final report on education administration in Northern Ireland (education and library boards), prepared by Standing Committee B, and decides to forward it to the Minister responsible for education with the request that he should not proceed with the restructuring of the education and library boards at this time. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
800339 Replies from Ministers AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Discussion: Letters from Ministers] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
800354 Adoption of the Fisheries Issues Report None 0 PROCEDURE That the Forum adopts the report on fisheries issues in Northern Ireland, prepared by Standing Committee D (Agriculture and Fisheries Issues), and asks the Chairman to forward the report to the Minister responsible, Baroness Denton, with a request that she give serious consideration to all the recommendations. The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
800427 Take a break None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum should break and be back at 12:15pm] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
800453 Suspend for Lunch None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting was suspended at 12.57 pm and resumed at 2.18 pm The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
800526 Continue to 4.15 pm None 0 PROCEDURE That the sitting be extended to 4.15 pm The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
800534 Ability to invite outsiders to speak] AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Ability to invite outsiders to speak] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
800536 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting was adjourned at 4.12 pm The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
800544 Call to order None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting was called to order at 10:00am The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
800551 2 minutes' silence None 0 PROCEDURE That members observe two minutes' silence The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
800553 Christmas Celebration AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Discussion: Christmas Celebration] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
800559 Provide update on meeting with S of S for Agriculture None 0 PROCEDURE That Mr Campbell give an update on the meeting between representatives of the Agriculture Committee and the Secretary of State for Agriculture] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
800569 Conclude UKUP motion debate by 3:00 None 0 PROCEDURE That we should aim to conclude debate on the United Kingdom Unionist Party's motion by 3.00 pm at the latest The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
801064 Point of Order: speech makers should stay in place None 0 PROCEDURE That someone who has just made a speech displays the courtesy of remaining in his place until the next person has completed his contribution to the debate. The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
801084 Point of order: Unparliamentary language None 0 PROCEDURE [That "Lies. Damned lies" is unparliamentary and should be withdrawn] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
801101 Point of Order: protest at use of 'idiot' None 0 PROCEDURE [That if 'lies' is unparliamentary then so is 'idiot' The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
801104 Suspend the meeting None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting will be suspended for 2 minutes The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
801132 Suspend for Lunch None 0 PROCEDURE That members be back at 1.45 pm The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
801356 Lack of quorum None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum cannot continue because there is not quorum] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
801365 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting was adjourned at 3.19 pm The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
844694 Quorum not met None 0 PROCEDURE [That quorum is not met] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
844699 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is adjourned] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
801373 Call to order None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting was called to order at 10.03 am The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
801376 2 minutes' silence None 0 PROCEDURE That members observe two minutes' silence The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
801372 Update from the Chairman on meeting with Mayhew AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Update to Members] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
801413 Postpone the debate on the Boycotting report None 0 PROCEDURE [That an adjournment debate be called in the place of the report debate to allow members more time to consider the report.] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
801416 O'Brien's recovery AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE [That Members are no doubt glad to see Dr Conor Cruise O'Brien in his place having made a full recovery] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
801863 Consideration of creating a Bill of Rights None 0 PROCEDURE [That members consider proposing a bill of rights] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
801885 Take a break None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting was suspended at 12.17 pm and resumed at 1.34 pm The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
801888 Allow Wilson to raise a point relevant to the Rules None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum will hear a point about the rules raised by Cedric Wilson] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
801901 Actions on NIWC comments to the Press None 0 PROCEDURE [That an emergency meeting of Committee A be held, and that the Chairman rule on their actions as a breach of principle] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
801926 Write a letter to the DOE regarding the gritting of bus routes None 0 PROCEDURE That a letter should go from the Forum to the DOE asking that all bus routes be gritted The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
801931 Wind up the debate None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum should move ahead and ask Mr Neeson to wind up] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
801936 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting will adjourn The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
801953 Call to order None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting was called to order at 10.04am The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
801955 2 minutes' silence None 0 PROCEDURE That members observe two minutes' silence The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
801958 Christmas and New Year None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Chairman wishes all Members and their families a happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
801963 Speeches to be limited to five minutes None 0 PROCEDURE That in view of time constraints, speeches be limited to five minutes The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
801966 Close the debate on public expenditure by noon None 0 PROCEDURE That the debate be closed at noon so that preparations can be made for the reception at 1.30 pm The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
801969 Sympathies to Malachi Curran None 0 PROCEDURE That all members wish Curran a speedy return to good health The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
801978 Rule under rule 13.1 that the report does not command support across various traditions None 0 PROCEDURE That under rule 13.1 Standing Committee A's report can not reasonably be deemed to command support across the various traditions in Northern Ireland The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
801986 NIWC to withdraw allegation of factual inaccuracies None 0 PROCEDURE That the Women's coalition withdraw the allegation that there are factual inaccuracies in the report The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
801991 Take a vote on the Boycotting Report None 0 PROCEDURE That Members want to take a vote The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802012 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting was adjourned at 12.07 pm The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802020 Call to order None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting was called to order at 10.00am The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802022 2 minutes' silence None 0 PROCEDURE That members observed two minutes' silence The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802039 Sympathies AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Sympathies] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802050 Limit the debate to an hour with 5 minute speeches None 0 PROCEDURE That the debate will be conducted under our arrangement for five-minute speeches, and limited to one hour The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802041 Security Situation AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Security Situation] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802048 Correspondence AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Correspondence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802081 Creation of a Liaison Committee None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum ought to establish a Liaison or Political Dialogue Committee] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802084 Suspend for Lunch None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting was suspended at 12.29 pm and resumed at 1.34 pm The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802171 Send a copy of proceedings to Dr Adamson None 0 PROCEDURE That it would be appropriate to send a copy of the record of proceedings to Dr Ian Adamson The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802176 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting was adjourned at 3.12 pm The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802223 Call to order None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting is called to order The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802281 2 minutes' silence None 0 PROCEDURE That members observe two minutes' silence The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802287 Notice of Dr Hayes' presentation None 0 PROCEDURE [Notice of Dr Maurice Hayes' presentation to the Forum next Friday] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802290 Schedule for the day None 0 PROCEDURE [That the housing legislation motion will be given 45 minutes, with 5 minute speeches, meaning item 3 will be concluded by 2.15 to leave an hour for item 5] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802355 Adjourn before the recorded vote None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum break for three minutes before taking a recorded vote] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802360 Break for Lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting will adjourn until 2 o'clock] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
845176 Special Debate (Rule 10.5) None 0 PROCEDURE [Special debate of 5 minute speeches] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802516 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE That we meeting will adjourn The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802521 Call to order None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting is called to order The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802523 2 minutes' silence None 0 PROCEDURE That members observe two minutes' silence The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802688 Hospice Collection AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [That the Chairman's wife thanks Members for their generosity on 13 December] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802697 Organisation of the Q&A session None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members should keep questions and answers as brief as possible, and should ensure they are not repeating questions that have already been asked] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802750 Break None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum will take a short break] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802761 Suspend for Lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum will break until 2 o'clock] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802774 Use of the Chamber by outside groups None 0 PROCEDURE That the Business Committee should be charged with ensuring that Members are made aware of the use to which the Chamber will be put] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802777 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is adjourned] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802779 Call to order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is called to order] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802781 2 minutes' silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe two minutes' silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802786 Debate on the North Report be carried over to next week if necessary None 0 PROCEDURE [That if by 4 o'clock the Forum has not exhausted the list of those who wish to speak, the debate on North be carried over to next week.] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802792 Urge reversal of the cuts to school crossing patrols None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum urges the cuts to school crossing patrols to be reconsidered urgently] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802820 Send a letter to Baroness Denton regarding the ACE scheme cuts None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Chairman should send a letter to Baroness Denton asking to hear from her about the ACE scheme cuts.] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802821 Send a letter to Mo Mowlam regarding cuts to the ACE scheme None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Chairman should send a letter to Mo Mowlam asking to hear from her about the ACE scheme cuts.] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802828 Suspend for Lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum break for lunch and start again at 1.30] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802852 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting is adjourned The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802854 Call to order None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting is called to order The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802856 2 minutes' silence None 0 PROCEDURE That members observe two minutes' silence The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802858 Sympathies None 0 PROCEDURE [That members offer their deepest sympathies to Dermot Nesbitt and Malcom Moss] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802955 Adopt Cancer Care report None 0 PROCEDURE That the Forum adopts the report on cancer care in Northern Ireland prepared by Standing CommitteeC (Health Issues) on 22 January 1997 and forwards this to the Minister responsible for Health, with the request that he give serious consideration to its recommendations. The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802967 Break for Press Conference None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting break for 15 minutes for the press conference] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
802983 Break for lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting will break for lunch and return at 2 o'clock] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803008 Point of order: A member moving a motion cannot support an amendment to it None 0 PROCEDURE [That Casey cannot support the Alliance amendment when he moved the Labour motion] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803024 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is adjourned] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803034 Call to order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is called to order] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803038 2 minutes' silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803168 Murder of L/BDR Restorick AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum gives its sympathies to the family of Stephen Restorick] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803214 Break None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting breaks for 20 minutes] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803241 Suspend for Lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting break for an hour for lunch] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803259 Point of Order: Lack of Quorum None 0 PROCEDURE [That 22 members are not present and therefore there is not quorum] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803290 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is adjourned] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803321 Call to order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is called to order] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803324 2 minutes' silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803339 Suspend for an hour None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum suspend for an hour to allow the parties to discuss the issue] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803343 Require leave of the Forum None 0 PROCEDURE [That leave of the Forum is required to debate the issue.] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803359 Seek leave of the Forum None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum gives leave for the debate of the Alliance motion.] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803354 Suspend for 3/4 hour None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting should be suspended for three quarters of an hour to allow members to discuss the motion.] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803361 Call to account those giving confidential information to the press None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Alliance's leaking of confidential information from the committee to the Irish News be called to account.] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803384 Vote on whether or not to debate the Alliance motion None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum should vote on debating the Alliance Party's motion.] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803392 Suspend for 15 minutes None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum suspend for 15 minutes] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803397 Remove the Slur on Committee staff None 0 PROCEDURE [That the slur on the committee staff be removed] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803667 Criticism of Press AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [That the press should pay more attention] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803672 Invite Press Editors before a Committee of the Forum None 0 PROCEDURE That the editors of these journalists' papers appear before a Committee of the Forum, where they could explain their actions The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803698 Break for lunch None 0 PROCEDURE That we break now for lunch [and return at 2 o'clock] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803701 Vote via show of hands None 0 PROCEDURE That the decision be taken by show of hands The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803727 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting is adjourned The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803742 Call to order None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting is called to order The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803744 2 minutes' silence None 0 PROCEDURE That members observe two minutes' silence The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803746 Sympathies AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE That members express deep sympathy to Mr Bob McCartney whose sister died yesterday The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803748 Give leave to debate the NIWC motion None 0 PROCEDURE [That leave is given for the debate of the NIWC motion] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803764 Request the Alliance party to correct its statement None 0 PROCEDURE [That the chairman request the Alliance Party to correct its statement about the actions of the Public Order Committee.] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803767 Events at the Talks AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Events at the Talks] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803769 McCabe's comments about Rodgers None 0 PROCEDURE [That Rogers resents McCabe's comments about him] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803772 Behaviour in the debate None 0 PROCEDURE [Tendency to shut down debate] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803775 Quorum not met None 0 PROCEDURE [That there is not quorum] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803786 Suspend None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting will take a break] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803800 Invite party leaders and heads of press for a meal None 0 PROCEDURE That the Chairman invite the party Leaders and the heads of the press for a meal The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803802 Break for lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is suspended for lunch and members should return by 2.15 pm] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803829 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting is adjourned The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803956 Call to order None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting is called to order The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803958 2 minutes' silence None 0 PROCEDURE That members observe two minutes' silence The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803960 Update on the closure of talks AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Update to Members] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803967 Adopt Potato Industry Report None 0 PROCEDURE That this Forum adopts the Report on the Current State of the Northern Ireland Potato Industry prepared by Standing Committee D (Agriculture and Fisheries Issues) and asks the Chairman to forward the report to the Minister responsible for agriculture and fisheries, Baroness Denton, with a request that she give serious consideration to all the recommendations contained in the report. The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803983 Break None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting break for 20 minutes] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
803987 Leave to debate suspension of summer schemes for children with special educational needs None 0 PROCEDURE That Members agree that this matter may be dealt with very briefly The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804008 Suspend for Lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting break until 2.15] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804017 Table-ing of the NIWC motion None 0 PROCEDURE That the motion be tabled The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804020 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting is adjourned The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804025 Call to order None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting is called to order The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804027 2 minutes' silence None 0 PROCEDURE That members observe two minutes' silence The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804032 Thanks to the Secretariat None 0 PROCEDURE [That thanks to the Forum Secretariat be recorded] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804051 Break None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum break for 15 minutes] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804053 Statement on behalf of Standing Committee D AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum take note of the comments] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804055 Adjourn until Friday 30 May 1997 None 0 PROCEDURE That this Forum, at its rising today, do adjourn until Friday 30 May 1997 at 10.00 am The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804284 Empey Speech: European Community's Peace and Reconciliation Fund AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Drawing the matter of the EC Peace and Reconciliation Fund to the attention of the Forum] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804288 Gardiner Speech: Prison and Fines AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Drawing the matter of criminals using prison as a mini-break to the attention of the Forum] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804290 Carrick Speech: Craigavon and Banbridge residential home care for the elderly AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Call for the Government to review policy towards the elderly and dementia sufferers] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804293 Beattie Speech: Women's Role in Society AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Speak on behalf of women in our society] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804294 Weir Speech: Queen's University Belfast AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Draw attention to the issues facing QUB] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804295 Suspend for Lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting break for lunch] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804297 Shannon Speech: Farmers' Retirement Scheme AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Urge the government to support the farmer's retirement scheme] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804333 Foster Speech: Hospital Access AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE [That plans to remove hospitals need to be re-thought] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804335 Parkes Speech: Attacks on senior citizens AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Action on attacks on senior citizens] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804337 Poots Speech: Education Cuts AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Reverse education cuts] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804342 Robinson Speech: Attacks on minority communities AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Action on attacks on minority communities] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804345 Kirkland Speech: RSA Stage 2 qualifications AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [That RSA2 exams be made equivalent to o levels] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804347 Hussey Speech: Natural Gas AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Action in the economy committee on the use of natural gas] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804349 Calvert Speech: Parades AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Allowance of lawful parades to proceed] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804352 Robinson Speech: Comber Road incidents AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Highlight the concerns of the Comber Road and Belfast Roads residents] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804355 Coulter Speech: Insecurity in the community AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Dealing with insecurity in the Northern Ireland Community] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804356 Coulter Speech: Local Councils AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Lack of authority of the local councils] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804357 Steward Speech: Driving licences and tests AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE [That changes be made to the driving test system] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804364 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting is adjourned The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804376 Call to order None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting is called to order The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804378 2 minutes' silence None 0 PROCEDURE That members observe two minutes' silence The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804380 Respond to NIWC Belfast Telegraph article None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Chairman tell us how we may deal with this attack] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804382 Welcome after Recess AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Welcome] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804392 Break for lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting break for lunch and return at 1.45pm] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804397 Vote on the Chairperson None 0 PROCEDURE [That the matter of Chairperson be voted upon] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804399 Vote Gorman in as Chairperson None 0 PROCEDURE That John Gorman be Chairperson of this Forum The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804403 Refer the Women's Coalition's Belfast Telegraph comments to the Business Committee None 0 PROCEDURE That this matter be sent to the Business Committee for consideration The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804406 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting is adjourned The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804408 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting is called to order The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804430 2 minutes' silence None 0 PROCEDURE That members observe two minutes' silence The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804432 Business of the Session AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Overview of today's business] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804436 Statement on behalf of Standing Committee D None 0 PROCEDURE That the Forum endorse these comments The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804866 Adjournment Debate None 0 PROCEDURE That this Forum, at its rising today, do adjourn until 10.00 am on Friday 20 June 1997 The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804872 Quorum not met None 0 PROCEDURE [That fewer than 22 Members are present and therefore quorum is not met] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804876 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting is called to order The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804878 2 minutes' silence None 0 PROCEDURE That members observe two minutes' silence The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804880 Sympathies to the families of the policemen murdered in Lurgan None 0 PROCEDURE That Members join the Chairman in expressing profound symapthy to the families of Const John Graham and Const David Johnston The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
804889 Order of the session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the debate on Committee A's report be confined to 2 hours, and then the Women's Coalition's motion on sexual harassment be debated with Hugh Smyth in the chair] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
808816 Suspend for Lunch None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting is suspended for lunch The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
808818 Smyth as temporary Chair None 0 PROCEDURE [That Hugh Smyth temporarily take the chair] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
808836 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting is adjourned The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
809144 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting is called to order The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
809146 2 minutes' silence None 0 PROCEDURE That members observe two minutes' silence The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
809174 Disagreement over Motion movement AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [That the Business Committee have not followed the rules of the Forum] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
809189 Suspend for 15 minutes None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting breaks for 15 minutes to allow the Chairman to collect the names of those wishing to speak on the special motion] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
809191 Timings for the UKUP Motion None 0 PROCEDURE That the UKUP get 15 minutes for propose their motion, and 15 minutes to wind up The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
809199 Suspend for Lunch None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting breaks for lunch The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
809209 Statement on Whiteabbey Hospital AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Statement on Whiteabbey Hospital] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
809218 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting is adjourned The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
828344 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE The meeting is called to order The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
828346 2 minutes' silence None 0 PROCEDURE That members observe two minutes' silence The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
828348 Rules surrounding time for special debates None 0 PROCEDURE [That rule 10(5) or rule 19(4) be used in case of special debates to create adjournment debates] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
828359 Press Treatment of the Forum AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [That the press coverage is unacceptable] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
828368 Suspend Meeting for 15 minutes None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting break for 15 minutes] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
828378 Suspend for Lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting break for lunch] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
828396 Hussey: Whereabouts and behaviour of young people AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [That the forum reminds parents to take their responsibilities seriously during the school holidays] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
828398 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is adjourned] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
828422 Call to order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is called to order] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
828424 2 minutes' silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
828431 Standing Committee D: Delegation to Isle of Man AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Agenda Item: Standing Committee D Delegation to Isle Of Man] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
828446 Break to consider the montion and amendments None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum break to discuss the two amendments and the motion] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
828479 Break for lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum break for lunch] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
828481 Extend the sitting None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is extended] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
828489 Adjourn at 5 o'clock None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting adjourn at 5 o'clock] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
828506 Clarity on subsitution and addendum amendments None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Chairman rule on substitution and addendum amendments] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
828508 Clarity on the making of amendments after others have spoken None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Chairman rule on the making of amendments after speeches have begun] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
828510 Respect for the Chairman's ruling None 0 PROCEDURE [That members are quiet and respect the Chairman's rulings] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
828512 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is adjourned] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
828514 Call to order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is called to order] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
828516 2 minutes' silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
828520 Timetable for the session None 0 PROCEDURE [That the session follow the Chairman's suggested timetable] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
828522 Agenda Item: The Murder of Bernadette Martin AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Discussion: Murder of Bernadette Martin] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
828534 Quorum not met None 0 PROCEDURE [That there is not quorum] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
828677 Send a copy of the debate to Robert Ramsay None 0 PROCEDURE [To send a copy of the debate to Ramsay, one organiser of the EU peace and reconciliation programme] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
828675 Send a copy of the resolution to Mr Santer None 0 PROCEDURE [That a copy of the resolution be sent to the Chairman of the European Commission] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
828546 Adopt Long-term unemployment report None 0 PROCEDURE That this Forum adopts the interim report by Standing Committee E on Long-Term Unemployment The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
828552 Break for lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting break for lunch] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
828567 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is adjourned] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
828569 Call to order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is called to order] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
828571 2 minutes silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
828573 Agenda Item: Explosive Device AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Discussion: Explosive Device sent to Forum] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
828575 Agenda Item: Pre-school education report AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Discussion: Labour MP to meet with Standing Committee B] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
829214 Note the Performance of the Economy Report None 0 PROCEDURE That this Forum notes the report on evidence about the performance of the Northern Ireland Economy given to Standing Committee E The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
829227 Take a break None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum take a short break before the Adjournment break] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
829228 Proposal to allow 10 minutes speeches in the Adjournment Debate None 0 PROCEDURE [That the time for speeches in the adjournment debate be extended from 5 to 10 minutes] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
829233 Special Debate (Summer Adjournment Debate) None 0 PROCEDURE That this Forum at its rising today do adjourn until 10.00 am on Friday 5 September 1997. The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
829245 Members to affirm or deny giving way None 0 PROCEDURE [That if a member is not giving way, they express this] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
829250 Break for lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum break and resume at 2.00pm] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
829262 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [That the session is adjourned] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
829291 Call to order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is called to order] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
829293 2 minutes silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
829295 Cancel normal business and adjourn None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum cancel its normal business and adjourn] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
829297 Observe a minutes silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum members observe a minute of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
829306 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is called to order] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
829308 2 minutes silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
829310 Discussion Point: Committee A AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Discussion: Committee A meetings] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
829313 Chairman to discuss situation None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Chairman will discuss the serious current situation] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
829327 Break None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting break] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
829457 Send copy of Debate to Mo Mowlam None 0 PROCEDURE [That if the motion is successful, the Chairman will ensure a copy is sent to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
829464 Agenda item: Committee B progress report AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Discussion: Progress report from Education Committee] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
829467 Discussion point: Welfare to work task force AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [That the economy committee take note of the new welfare to work scheme of the Labour government] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
829469 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is adjourned] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
829471 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is called to order] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
829473 2 minutes silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
829476 Discussion point: Markethill bombing incident AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Discussion: Markethill bombing incident The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
829486 Send a copy of the debate to Lord Dubs None 0 PROCEDURE [That the record of this discussion be sent to Lord Dubs to make him well aware of the Forum's unity regarding BSE crisis] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
829488 Discussion: Paisley leaving for an hour AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Discussion: That Paisley will be absent for an hour] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
829499 Break None 0 PROCEDURE [That the session break and resume at 1.45] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
829500 Continue the session and finish before lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [That the session continue and adjourn before lunch] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
829504 Ruling on interruptions None 0 PROCEDURE That people interrupting from the Strangers' gallery will be removed from the Forum premises and refused passes to come back] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
829506 Ruling on derogatory language None 0 PROCEDURE [That the PUP be reprimanded for the behaviour of their members] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
829511 Business Committee to consider conduct None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Business committee look at the whole matter of conduct, both within the Chamber and outside] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
829518 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is adjourned] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
829529 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is called to order] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
829536 2 minutes silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
831276 McAlister to make speech on the World Land-Speed Record None 0 PROCEDURE That McAlister has permission to make a brief and uncontroversial statement] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
831297 Adopt and forward the operation of the health service report None 0 PROCEDURE That the Forum adopts the report on the operation of the health service in Northern Ireland prepared by Standing Committee C (Health Issues) on 22 September 1997 and forwards this to the Minister responsible for health, with the request that he give serious consideration to its recommendations. The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
831305 Report on health-care to be considered 'part-1' None 0 PROCEDURE [That the report by committee C is a 'part-1' report, anticipating a final report] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
831312 Break for lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [The Forum suspend and resume] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
831803 Phone interruption None 0 PROCEDURE [That Mr Nesbitt turn off his phone] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
831809 Committee to discuss integrated transport policy for Northern Ireland None 0 PROCEDURE [That some committee should sit down and consider sensible answers to questions of transport] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
831812 Quorum not met None 0 PROCEDURE [That there is not quorum] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
831822 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is adjourned] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
831824 Call to order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is called to order] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
831826 2 minutes silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
831840 Ruling on Meetings of the Committee overlapping with Stormont Talks None 0 PROCEDURE [That there be a ruling on the acceptability of committee activity overlapping with Stormont Talk timetabling] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
831849 Point of Order: Member reading out motions present on the Order paper None 0 PROCEDURE [Point of Order: Member reading out motions present on the Order paper] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
831859 Agreement to statement from the Chairman of the Health Committee None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Chairman of the Health Committee may make a short statement] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
831863 Statement on South Tyrone and Ulster Hospitals AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Statement on South Tyrone and Ulster Hospitals] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
831864 Point of Order: Tabling statements in advance None 0 PROCEDURE [Point of Order: Statements should be tabled in advance] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
831868 Break for lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting break for lunch] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
831882 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is adjourned] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833061 Call to order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is called to order] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833063 2 minutes silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833030 Inivitation to Lord Dubs None 0 PROCEDURE [That Lord Dubs attend] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833040 Break None 0 PROCEDURE [That the session break and resume at 12:00] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833050 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is adjourned] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833071 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is called to order] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833073 2 minutes silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833095 Break None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting break for 20 minutes] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833100 Break for lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting break for lunch] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833102 Correction to minutes None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Minutes 3/10/97 be corrected] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833110 Interval prior to vote None 0 PROCEDURE [That there be a short break before the vote] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833117 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is adjourned] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833152 Call to order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is called to order] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833154 2 minutes silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833157 Agenda Item: Gallipoli wreath AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Agenda item: Gallipoli Wreath] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833172 Allow Mrs Beattie to make a statement None 0 PROCEDURE [That Mrs Beattie can make a statement on behalf of the Health Committee] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833198 Write to the Minister regarding Whiteabbey Hospital None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Committee for health write to the Minister regarding the political decision to build the Antrim hospital] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833201 Break for 20 minutes None 0 PROCEDURE [That the forum break for 20 minutes] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833209 Special Debate (Adjournment) None 0 PROCEDURE That this Forum at its rising today do adjourn until 10.00am on Friday 31 October 1997 The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833219 Break for lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting break for lunch] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833775 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is called to order] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833777 2 minutes silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833779 Warning not to stray from the subject AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [That members be warned to stick to the subject] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833784 Adopt the Final Long-Term Unemployment Report None 0 PROCEDURE That this Forum adopts the final report on long-term unemployment prepared by Standing Committee E The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833802 Adopt the report on electoral reform None 0 PROCEDURE That this Forum adopts the report by the Committee on Electoral Reform and forwards it to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland for consideration within the Government's elections review The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833811 Send the Report on Electoral Reform to the House of Commons Select Committee None 0 PROCEDURE [That staff ensure that a copy of our report is in the hands of the Members of the Select Committee and their adviser before next Wednesday] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833813 Update on BSE Crisis AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Discussion: Update on BSE crisis] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833817 Break for lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum break for lunch] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833832 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is adjourned] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833834 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is called to order] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833836 2 minutes silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833838 Organisation of the day AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Discussion of the organisation of the day] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833839 Secretary of State take questions one at a time None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Secretary of State takes questions one at a time] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833840 Express wish for more ministerial visits to the Forum None 0 PROCEDURE [That in his introduction, the Chairman express the hope that this is the precursor of ministerial visits to the Forum] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833844 Act of Remembrance None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum stand in remembrance of members of our forces who gave their lives in two world wars] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833847 Disappointment in SDLP AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [placing on the record the disappointment at the SDLPs non-attendance] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833849 Statement by the Secretary of State (Mowlam) AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Statement by Secretary of State (Mowlam) The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
833870 Break None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting break for 20 minutes] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
834538 Break for lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting break for lunch] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
834573 Motion to extend the sitting None 0 PROCEDURE That the sitting be extended by five minutes The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
834581 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting was adjourned] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
834590 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is called to order] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
834594 2 minutes silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
834596 Allow statements on Saracen Ltd, Lurgan None 0 PROCEDURE [That Mr Casey and Mr Trimble may make statements about the problems concerning Saracen in Lurgan] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
834600 Motion on Saracen Ltd None 0 PROCEDURE That the Forum agrees that an all-party delegation be organized to make strenuous representations about this situation The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
834601 Allow Paisley and Carrick to add their voices to the discussion None 0 PROCEDURE That Mr Carrick and Dr Paisley may add their voices The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
834605 Inform Mr Ingram about the deputation from the Forum regarding Saracen ltd situation None 0 PROCEDURE That the Chairman mention to Mr Ingram that there is going to be a deputation from the Forum The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
834612 Adopt Standing Committee E response None 0 PROCEDURE This Forum adopts the response by Standing Committee E to the 'Developing an Integrated Transport Policy' document published by the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, July 1997 The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
834630 Adopt initial response to Developing an Integrated Transport Policy Document None 0 PROCEDURE This Forum adopts the initial response by Standing Committee E to the 'Developing an Integrated Transport Policy' document published by the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, July 1997 The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
834633 Break for lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum break for lunch] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
834648 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is adjourned] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
834658 Call to order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is called to order] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
834660 2 minutes silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
834662 Send anniversary congratulations to the Queen and Prince Philip None 0 PROCEDURE [That the chairman send congratulations to the Queen and Prince Philip on their 50th Wedding Anniversary] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
834773 Break in the day for delegation from Moldova and Transdniestria None 0 PROCEDURE [That the forum accommodate Committee A's meeting with the delegation from Moldova and Transdniestria] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
834775 Allow members of the Forum to ask the Moldova and Transdniestria delegation questions None 0 PROCEDURE [That a means of non-Committee members asking questions of the delegation be found] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
834813 Request information about public bodies ans their members None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum request from the Public Appointments Unit of the Northern Irish Office a list of all bodies to which public appointments are made and a list of individuals who serve on 2 or more] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
834845 Take a recorded vote for the Community Action group motion None 0 PROCEDURE [That there be a recorded vote for the motion on community action groups] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
834859 Remove UKUP members from voting list None 0 PROCEDURE [That since the UKUP members have formally resigned, their names should no longer be on the list] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
834855 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is adjourned] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836036 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is called to order] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836038 2 minutes silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836040 Discussion: War memorials None 0 PROCEDURE [Statement by Chairman about War memorials] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836043 Refer the ruling under 13(1) to the business committee None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Chairman consult the Business committee about his ruling under rule 13(1)] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836147 Statement on evidence given by Chief Electoral Officer AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Statement in response to the evidence given to the Northern Ireland Select Committee of the House of Commons by the Chief Electoral Office, Mr Pat Bradley] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836151 Allow Mr Gibson to make an announcement None 0 PROCEDURE [That Mr Gibson has the Forum's consent to make a short announcement] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836154 Write to the Minister regarding strong opposition to preparatory school funding changes None 0 PROCEDURE That Mr Gibson writes to the Minister to voice strong opposition to the new Preparatory school funding proposals] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836169 End to applause from Visitors None 0 PROCEDURE [That people in the Gallery respect the Forum] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836179 Write to the Department of Education None 0 PROCEDURE That the Forum write to the Department of Education requesting that it restore proper library provision The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836180 Break until 2:00pm None 0 PROCEDURE That the forum break now and come back at 2 o'clock The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836189 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is adjourned] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836522 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is called to order] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836524 2 minutes silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836571 Adopt the Implications of Public/Private Partnerships for Education Services report None 0 PROCEDURE That this Forum adopts the report 'The Implications of Public/Private Partnerships for Education Services in Northern Ireland' prepared by Standing Committee B and decides to forward it to the Ministers responsible for Education and for Finance, with the request that they give serious consideration to its recommendations. The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836592 Break None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting break for 15 minutes] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836611 Break for lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum break for lunch] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836641 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is adjourned] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836660 Call to order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is called to order] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836662 2 minutes silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836680 Statement on Agriculture Committee's Meeting with the PM AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Statement on Agriculture Committee's Meeting with the PM] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836685 Special Debate (Christmas Recess Debate) None 0 PROCEDURE That this Forum at its rising today do adjourn until Friday 9 January 1998 The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836702 Quorum not met None 0 PROCEDURE [That fewer than 22 Members are present and therefore quorum is not met] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836710 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is adjourned] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836818 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is called to order] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836820 2 minutes silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836822 Return of the Chairman AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Discussion: Return of the Chairman] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836874 Break for lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum break for lunch] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836882 Send Record of Debates to the countries of the convention against terrorism None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Record of Debates be sent to those countries that have signed the convention against terrorism] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836887 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is adjourned] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836896 Call to order None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting is called to order The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836898 2 minutes silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836921 Break for lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting break for lunch] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836927 Special Debate (Adjournment) None 0 PROCEDURE That this Forum at its rising today do adjourn until Friday 23 January 1998. The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836934 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is adjourned] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836939 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is called to order] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836942 2 minutes silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836967 Forum Website AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Discussion: Forum's internet website] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
836973 Statement on meetings regarding the BSE crisis AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Statement on meetings regarding the BSE crisis] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
837041 Adoption and forwarding of Committee D's Report None 0 PROCEDURE That the Forum adopts the report 'The Sourcing in Northern Ireland of Agricultural Produce by National Supermarkets and Retailers' prepared by Standing Committee D (Agriculture and Fisheries Issues) and asks the Chairman to forward the report to the Minister responsible for agriculture and fisheries, Lord Dubs, with a request that he give serious consideration to the recommendations contained in it. The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
837031 Non-attendance of Committee Members None 0 PROCEDURE [That something should be done about non-attendance of committee members] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
837059 Amended adoption and forwarding of the report None 0 PROCEDURE That this Forum adopts the report 'The Sourcing in Northern Ireland of Agricultural Produce by National Supermarkets and Retailers' prepared by Standing Committee D (Agriculture and Fisheries Issues) and asks the Chairman to forward the report to the Secretary of State and to the Minister responsible for agriculture and fisheries, Lord Dubs, with a request that he give serious consideration to the recommendations contained in it. The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
837064 Break for 10 minutes None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum break for 10 minutes] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
837253 Break for lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting break for lunch] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
837262 Special Debate (Adjournment) None 0 PROCEDURE That this Forum at its rising today do adjourn until Friday 30 January 1998 The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
837472 Call to order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is called to order] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
837474 2 minutes silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
837664 Motion to adopt Committee B's response to the Government consultation paper on pre-school education None 0 PROCEDURE That the Forum adopts the response to the Government's consultation paper on pre-school education prepared by Standing Committee B and asks the Chairman to forward it to Mr Tony Worthington with the request that he give serious consideration to its comments and recommendations. The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
837670 Break for 20 minutes None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting break for 20 minutes] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
837684 Adjournment Debate None 0 PROCEDURE That this Forum at its rising today do adjourn until Friday 6 February 1998 The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
837850 Call to order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is called to order] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
837852 2 minutes silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
837977 Statement on the Northern Ireland Economy AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Statement by Chairman of Economy Committee] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
837978 Adopt report on European Union Special Support Programme for Peace and Reconciliation None 0 PROCEDURE That this Forum adopts the report on the European Union Special Support Programme for Peace and Reconciliation prepared by Standing Committee E (The Northern Ireland Economy). The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
837987 Invite European Commissioner to address the Forum None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Chairman suggest to the EC that he address the Forum during his visit in Belfast] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
837988 Write to European Community to express thanks None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum write to the European Community to express its thanks for what we have received so far, and to express wishes for the future] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
837994 Break for lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting break for lunch] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
838036 Special Debate (Adjournment) None 0 PROCEDURE That this Forum at its rising today do adjourn until Friday 13 February 1998 The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
838109 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is called to order] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
838111 2 minutes silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
838113 Parkes to deputise for Chairman next week None 0 PROCEDURE [That Mrs Parkes Deputise for the Chairman next Friday] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
838114 Break for a press conference after the debate on the report on men's health None 0 PROCEDURE That following the debate on the Committee's report on men's health the sitting be suspended briefly for a press conference The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
838115 Statement on Ambulance Service AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Statement on Ambulance Service] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
838122 Adopt report on Men's Health None 0 PROCEDURE That the Forum adopts the report on men's health in Northern Ireland prepared by Standing Committee C on 9 February and decides to forward it to the Minister for Public Health with the request that he give serious consideration to its recommendations. The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
838130 Consider the distribution of the Forum's work and how to gain media interest None 0 PROCEDURE That the Forum will consider the best way of ensuring proper distribution of Forum reports The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
838135 Break for 20 minutes None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting break for 20 minutes] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
838142 Adopt and forward the response to the draft Education (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 None 0 PROCEDURE That the Forum adopts the response to the draft Education (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 prepared by Standing Committee B and decides to forward it to the relevant Minister for serious consideration The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
838155 Break for lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum break for lunch] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
838175 Special Debate (Adjournment) None 0 PROCEDURE That this Forum at its rising today do adjourn until Friday 20 February 1998 The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
838190 Call to order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is called to order] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
838192 2 minutes silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
838203 Adopt committee D's response to the fishing quota consultative paper None 0 PROCEDURE That this Forum adopts the response by Standing Committee D to the consultative paper on Fisheries Departments' proposals for the possible operation of fixed quota allocations for domestic waters (areas IV, VI and VII). The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
838222 Break for 15 minutes None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum break and resume at 12.00] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840239 Special Debate (Adjournment) None 0 PROCEDURE That this Forum at its rising today do adjourn until Friday 27 February 1998 The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840250 Quorum not met None 0 PROCEDURE That fewer than 22 members are present The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840253 Quorum not met None 0 PROCEDURE That fewer than 22 members are present The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840259 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is adjourned] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840384 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting is called to order The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840386 2 minutes silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840388 Discussion: visit of the Turkish Governors None 0 PROCEDURE [Discussion: Visit of the Turkish Governors] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840393 Community Relations presentations and Q&A AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [The Forum hear from community relations representatives and ask questions] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840397 Break for 10 minutes None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting break for 10 minutes] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840408 Break for 10 minutes None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting break for 10 minutes] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840417 Mr Smyth to withdraw hypocrite remark None 0 PROCEDURE [That Mr Smyth withdraw his remark that Mr Kirkland is a hypocrite] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840419 Mr Smyth to leave the chamber None 0 PROCEDURE [That if he will not withdraw the word "hypocrite" Mr Smyth must leave the chamber] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840432 Extend the sitting None 0 PROCEDURE That the sitting is extended by 15 minutes The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840439 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is adjourned] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840443 Call to order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is called to order] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840445 2 minutes silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840448 Departmental Presentations AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [That the minister and others will give presentations followed by a Q&A] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840467 Break for lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting break for lunch] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840470 Permanent secretaries to be invited separately in future None 0 PROCEDURE That in future it would be better to have Permanent Secretaries here separately] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840472 Ask leftover questions to the Minister during the Special Debate None 0 PROCEDURE That should they wish, members who did not have the opportunity to put their questions to the minister raise them during the course of the Special Debate The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840474 In future invite one official at a time None 0 PROCEDURE [That in future, one official at a time would be preferable, with half an hour to speak] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840477 Special Debate (Adjournment) None 0 PROCEDURE That this Forum at its rising today do adjourn until Friday 13 March 1998. The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840484 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is called to order] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840486 2 minutes silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840491 Motion to adopt Committee D's response to the Government's White Paper on The Food Standards Agency None 0 PROCEDURE This Forum adopts the response prepared by Standing Committee D to the Government's White Paper 'The Food Standards Agency — A Force for Change' and agrees to forward the response to the Department of Health and Social Services and to other interested persons and bodies. The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840502 Motion to adopt report on an electoral system for a Northern Ireland Assembly None 0 PROCEDURE That the Forum adopts the report on an electoral system for a Northern Ireland Assembly and endorses the Electoral Reform Committee's request that the Secretary of State meet with the Committee to discuss its recommendations. The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840510 Rectify Minutes of 20/2/98 None 0 PROCEDURE That the omission of the motion on social services from the minutes of proceeding for 20th February be recitfied The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840512 Break for 10 minutes None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting break for 10 minutes] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840572 Break for lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting break for lunch] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840581 Special Debate (Adjournment) None 0 PROCEDURE That this Forum at its rising today do adjourn until Friday 20 March 1998. The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840586 Call to order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is called to order] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840588 2 minutes silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840600 Invite the Chancellor of the Exchequer None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Chairman invite the Chancellor of the Exchequer to come to the Forum] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840604 Break None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum take a short break] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840613 Break for Lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting break for lunch] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840615 Economy Committee to make views on budget known by next Friday None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Economy committee make their views on the budget available to the Forum by next Friday] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
840621 Special Debate (Adjournment) None 0 PROCEDURE That this Forum at its rising today do adjourn until Friday 27 March 1998. The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841002 Call to Order None 0 PROCEDURE That the meeting is called to order The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841006 2 minutes silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841011 Motion to adopt Committee C's report on the Ambulance Service None 0 PROCEDURE This Forum adopts the report on the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service prepared by Standing Committee C on 23 March 1998 and agrees to forward it to the Minister for Health and Social Services with the request that he give serious consideration to its recommendations. The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841022 Break for 20 minutes None 0 PROCEDURE [That the forum break for 20 minutes] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841050 Break for Lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting break for lunch] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841053 Special Debate (Adjournment) None 0 PROCEDURE That this Forum at its rising today do adjourn until Friday 3 April 1998 The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841070 Call to order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is called to order] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841072 2 minutes silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841080 Discuss what to say to the Chancellor of the Exchequer None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Economy Committee make some observations about what might be said to the Chancellor of the Exchequer] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841099 Break None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum break] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841114 Motion to adopt and forward the report on electoral system for Westminster Elections None 0 PROCEDURE This Forum adopts the report by the Committee on Electoral Reform on the electoral system for Westminster elections and agrees to forward it to the Independent Commission on the Voting System The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841128 Break for lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting break for lunch] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841162 Condense the Economy Committee's views on the budget into a short paper for next week None 0 PROCEDURE [That McAlister condense the economy committee's views on the budget into a concise paper to be presented to the Chancellor] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841165 Special Debate (Adjournment) None 0 PROCEDURE That this House at its rising today do adjourn until Friday 10 April 1998. The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841172 Call to order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is called to order] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841175 2 minutes silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841181 Firearms in the building None 0 PROCEDURE [That the matter of bringing firearms into the Forum buildings be dealth with seriously] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841182 Rights of members to attend the Forum be protected None 0 PROCEDURE [That the rights of elected representatives continue to be protected] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841186 Extend sympathy to the family of Trevor Deeney None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum extend sympathy to the family of the recently murdered Trevor Deeney] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841193 Hold emergency meeting of the business committee None 0 PROCEDURE That it would be valuable to have a meeting of the Business Committee to discuss further business for today] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841200 Special Debate (Adjournment) None 0 PROCEDURE That this Forum at its rising today do adjourn until Friday 17 April 1998. The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841215 Call to order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is called to order] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841217 2 minutes silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841219 Hold Business Committee meeting at the end of the day None 0 PROCEDURE [That a meeting of the business committee be held at the end of the day to discuss what it to happen to the committee reports and how to end the Forum on a high note] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841230 Break for 15 minutes None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting break for 15 minutes] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841237 Break for lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting break for lunch] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841334 Strike down the amendment via Rule 13(1) None 0 PROCEDURE [That the amendment is negatived under Rule 13(1)] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841338 Adjourn meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is adjourned] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841404 Call to order None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting is called to order] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841406 2 minutes silence None 0 PROCEDURE [That Members observe 2 minutes of silence] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841408 Assign 30 minutes to each report debate None 0 PROCEDURE [That the debate on each report has been allocated a maximum of 30 minutes] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841411 Take items 3 and 4 of the Order Paper together None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Forum gives its leave to take items 3 and 4 together] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841441 Break for 15 minutes None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting break for 15 minutes] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841555 Lord Dubs Presentation AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Ministerial Presentation] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841578 Break for lunch None 0 PROCEDURE [That the meeting break for lunch] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841591 Economy Committee Presentation None 0 PROCEDURE [Economy Committee Presentation] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841600 Close the Forum None 0 PROCEDURE [That the Chairman declares the Forum closed] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)
841604 Presentation of Vase to the Chairman AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Presentation of Vase to Chairman] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)

Committee: Standing Committee A

Event Id Proposal Name Sub-type Subdecisions Proposal Kind Motion Text Source Additional Sources
985976 Plans to Take Evidence AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE [That the Committee take evidence on matters of Parades.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1

Committee: Standing Committee B

Event Id Proposal Name Sub-type Subdecisions Proposal Kind Motion Text Source Additional Sources

Committee: Standing Committee C

Event Id Proposal Name Sub-type Subdecisions Proposal Kind Motion Text Source Additional Sources
985979 Plans to Take Evidence AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE [That the Committee take evidence on matters of Parades.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1

Committee: Standing Committee D

Event Id Proposal Name Sub-type Subdecisions Proposal Kind Motion Text Source Additional Sources
985972 Examination of Witnesses AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Witnesses to matters of Agriculture were consulted.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1

Committee: Business Committee

Event Id Proposal Name Sub-type Subdecisions Proposal Kind Motion Text Source Additional Sources
951771 Forum to Attend to Michael Ancram's Proposals Regarding Education Administration None 0 PROCEDURE That the plan to reduce the number of education boards from five to three should be given some attention by the Forum. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
796753 Consideration of Motion to Adjourn Forum in Light of Security Situation in Drumcree AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE [That the Business Committee should consider whether it is appropriate for Forum to adjourn due to the security situation in Drumcree.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
796698 Meeting on Friday 19th July None 0 PROCEDURE That there will be a meeting on Friday 19th July, when priority will be given to the education question Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
978001 Rules of Procedure: Speeches Under Special Circumstances AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [That the Rules of Procedure should make allowance for longer speeches to be made under special circumstances.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
978088 Business Committee's Recommendations to Forum None 0 PROCEDURE That, in accordance with Rule 14(1) of the Rules Procedure, the Forum appoints four Committees, whose terms of reference, quorums and compositions are set out in Annexes I to IV attached. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
984569 Smaller Parties' Right to Raise Motions None 0 PROCEDURE [That smaller parties have the right to put a motion forward.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
797345 Expressions on Monday's Bombing None 0 PROCEDURE That the Business Committee recommend that the Forum do not let the events of last Monday go by without expressing their feelings Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
985584 Security of Members AGENDA_ITEM 0 PROCEDURE [That the Business Committee should consider looking at the potential security risk of long queues for people coming in.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
987014 Difficulty of Small Parties Attending Standing Committee Meetings AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE That the Committee appreciates the difficulty that smaller parties have in attending Standing Committee meetings. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 2
829513 Conduct inside and outside the Forum AGENDAITEM 0 PROCEDURE [Discussion: Conduct inside and outside the Forum] The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Web Archive)

Committee: Rules Committee

Event Id Proposal Name Sub-type Subdecisions Proposal Kind Motion Text Source Additional Sources
952902 Refer Rule 13(2) Amendments to Forum for a Vote None 0 PROCEDURE [That the two amendments are referred to the Forum for a vote.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
952903 Refer Rule 13(2) Amendments to Next Rules Committee Meeting None 0 PROCEDURE [That Both Amendments to Rule 13(2) are referred to the Tuesday meeting of the Rules Committee in the hope of getting a solution.] Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1
977509 Resubmission of Rule 6(7) None 0 PROCEDURE That the Rules which had not reached the required threshold in the Forum be resubmitted. Northern Ireland Forum For Political Dialogue Record of Debates (Print) VOLUME 1

Committee: Standing Committee E

Event Id Proposal Name Sub-type Subdecisions Proposal Kind Motion Text Source Additional Sources

Committee: Committee on Electoral Reform

Event Id Proposal Name Sub-type Subdecisions Proposal Kind Motion Text Source Additional Sources