Sign in
☰
People MPsHouse of LordsGovernmentOppositionPartiesCommittees Votes Commons votesLords votesVotes by issueTopicsStats & rankingsParliament in numbers Legislation BillsEarly day motionsPetitions Elections Election resultsConstituenciesWho is my MP? Scotland OverviewMSPsScottish GovernmentVotesBillsMotionsCommitteesConstituencies & regionsElections Search Sign in

Bill · started in the Commons

Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Act 2024

A Bill to make provision to extend the period following the Northern Ireland Assembly election of 5 May 2022 during which Ministers may be appointed.

Now an Act of Parliament

The story so farThe Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 24 January 2024 by Chris Heaton-Harris (Conservative). It completed its passage through Parliament and became law as the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Act 2024, receiving Royal Assent on 25 January 2024.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 24 Jan 2024
  2. 2nd reading Commons 24 Jan 2024
  3. Committee of the whole House Commons 24 Jan 2024
  4. 3rd reading Commons 24 Jan 2024
  5. 1st reading Lords 24 Jan 2024
  6. 2nd reading Lords 24 Jan 2024
  7. Committee stage Lords 24 Jan 2024
  8. Report stage Lords 24 Jan 2024
  9. 3rd reading Lords 24 Jan 2024
  10. Royal Assent Unassigned 25 Jan 2024

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 26 Jan 2024.