Agenda item

To receive any questions from members of the public.  The standard protocol to be observed by public speakers is attached.

The Chairman informed the Joint Assembly that seventeen public questions had been submitted, fifteen of which would be received at the relevant agenda item.  He reported that, in line with the public questions protocol, he had exercised the Chairman’s discretion and would, on this occasion, only accept questions which specifically related to items on the agenda and where the questioner was able to attend the meeting.  This meant two questions would not be received at the meeting, but those concerned would receive a written response.

The Chairperson informed the Joint Assembly that seventeen public questions had been submitted, fifteen of which would be taken at the meeting under agenda items nine, eleven and fourteen.  He reported that, in line with Standing Orders and the public questions protocol, he had exercised Chairperson’s discretion and would, on this occasion, only accept questions which specifically related to items on the agenda and where the questioner was able to attend the meeting.  This meant two questions would not be received at the meeting, but those concerned would receive a written response.  Given the number of questions received, questioners were asked to limit their contribution to one minute.