The following motion stood in the Order Paper:

That, in accordance with Standing Order 31(5), the period referred to in Standing Order 31(3) be extended to 16 December 2002, in relation to the Committee Stage of the Harbours Bill. — [Chairperson of the Committee for Regional Development (Mr A Maginness).]

Acting on advice on this very sad day, I beg to not move the motion.

Motion not moved.

The sitting was suspended at 12.55 pm.

On resuming (Mr Speaker in the Chair) —