Question to the Northern Ireland Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will bring forward legislative proposals on salaries and staff allowances in the Northern Ireland Assembly before Christmas; and if he will make a statement.
I have asked Mr Trevor Reaney to provide me with advice on pay and allowances for Members of the Northern Ireland Assembly. He will report to me by 15 December 2017. I do not wish to prejudge Mr Reaney’s advice and will consider his thoughts carefully.