First Minister (Designate) and Deputy

Part of the debate – in the Northern Ireland Assembly at 5:30 pm on 1 July 1998.

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Photo of Lord John Alderdice Lord John Alderdice Initial Presiding Officer 5:30, 1 July 1998

Mr McCartney, either I was unclear or you misunderstand. There has been no breakdown in the equipment. There is an inadequacy in the Standing Orders. There is no bell because none is required by the Standing Orders. All that is required is that an announcement be made that a vote will be taken in three minutes. The filibuster has gone on long enough. All those who were on errands should now be present.

The Ayes and Noes will be counted under the designations that were given earlier.