Clause 1 — Election of Next Assembly

Part of Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections and Periods of Suspension) Bill – in the House of Commons at 8:00 pm on 14 May 2003.

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Photo of Alistair Carmichael Alistair Carmichael Shadow Spokesperson (Energy and Climate Change), Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Energy and Climate Change) 8:00, 14 May 2003

I note that the Minister chose his words with some care when he said that the debate this autumn—and, obviously, any vote—would be taken on the Floor of the House. Would that be the case also with subsequent orders that would appear at intervals of six months thereafter?