Former UUP MLA for East Antrim
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The option of online voting was removed, and a number of MPs may have been unable to vote because they were not physically able to attend.
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We will update this information if the situation changes. See more detail on votes during the COVID-19 period here.
The Question will be put again in three minutes. I remind Members that they should continue to uphold social distancing. As per Standing Order 112, Members who have proxy voting arrangements in place should not come into the Chamber. Question put a second time. The Assembly divided: Ayes 55; Noes 29 AYES Dr Aiken, Mr Allen, Dr Archibald, Ms Armstrong, Ms Bailey, Mr Beattie, Mr Blair, Mr...
The Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Bill has passed and stands referred to the Speaker. I ask Members to take their ease for a few moments. (Mr Speaker in the Chair)
Order. The sponsor of the Bill has the Floor.
Former UUP MLA for East Antrim
Entered the Assembly on 25 June 1998 — General election
Left the Assembly on 27 March 2022 — Dissolved for election
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