Alex Maskey: I thank the Member, again on both counts.
Alex Maskey: I thank the Member for that.
Alex Maskey: I thank the Member for her kind remarks.
Alex Maskey: Thanks very much, Minister, for all those comments. I call the Bill sponsor, Alan Chambers, to conclude the debate on the Final Stage.
Alex Maskey: I thank the sponsor. Question put and agreed to. Resolved: That the Preservation of Documents (Historical Institutions) Bill [NIA 56/17-22] do now pass.
Alex Maskey: The Final Stage of the Preservation of Documents (Historical Institutions) Bill has passed. The Bill stands referred to the Speaker. Well done to everybody. [Applause.]
Alex Maskey: Before the House adjourns, I wish to inform Members that the Budget Bill has received Royal Assent. The Budget Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 became law today, 24 March 2022, and it is chapter 6.
Alex Maskey: In the spirit of goodwill, as referred to by Mr Chambers, I want to offer my best wishes to all those Members who are seeking re-election. I can only say, "Go forth and multiply". You will do very well. I want to thank you all, as representatives of this society, for your very kind remarks, tremendous support and cooperation, hard work and dedication over the past couple of years during which...
Alex Maskey: The Business Committee has agreed that there should be no time limit on the debate.
Alex Maskey: I thank the Member, very much, on a personal basis and for her contribution to this very important issue.
Alex Maskey: Members, that concludes questions on the statement. Please take your ease for a moment or two before we move to the next item in the Order Paper. (Mr Deputy Speaker [Mr Beggs] in the Chair)
Alex Maskey: That concludes questions on the statement, Members. If Members are content, we will move on to the next item in the Order Paper.
Alex Maskey: I have received notice from the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs that he wishes to make another statement.
Alex Maskey: That concludes questions on the statement.
Alex Maskey: I have received notice from the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs that he wishes to make another statement.
Alex Maskey: The first item of business in the Order Paper is the consideration of business not concluded on Tuesday 22 March. As all business was disposed of on Tuesday, we will move on. Members, take your ease for one moment, please.
Alex Maskey: I have received notice from the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs that he wishes to make a statement. Before I call the Minister, I remind Members in the Chamber that, in light of social distancing being observed by parties, the Speaker's ruling that Members must be in the Chamber to hear a statement if they wish to ask a question has been relaxed. Members who are...
Alex Maskey: As the Member knows, I would normally invite him to bring his petition to the Table and present it. However, in light of the social-distancing requirements that are still in place, I ask the Member to remain in his place and to make arrangements to submit the petition to my office electronically. I thank the Member for bringing the petition to the attention of the Assembly. Once the petition...
Alex Maskey: The next item in the Order Paper is the consideration of business not concluded yesterday. All business was disposed of, however, so we will move on. Members, please take your ease for a moment or two. (Mr Deputy Speaker [Mr McGlone] in the Chair)
Alex Maskey: Colm Gildernew has sought leave to present a public petition in accordance with Standing Order 22. The Member will have up to three minutes to speak.
