Paragraph 8 Consent resolution: motion by First Minister and deputy First MinisterF1

This paragraph applies where the Secretary of State gives a notification of the start of the democratic consent process under this Part in relation to a new continuation period.

Before the start of the final one month of the current period, the First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly may table notice of a motion for a consent resolution which relates to the new continuation period.

No other member of the Assembly may table notice of a motion for a consent resolution which relates to the new continuation period before the final one month of the current period.

If they have tabled notice of a motion under this paragraph, the First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly must provide the members of the Assembly with such explanatory materials as it is reasonable to provide in order to assist them when deciding the question.