Order! In the light of media reports regarding members entering into plea bargains relating to the abuse of travel vouchers I wish to inform members that I have consulted the Speaker and have urgently requested the relevant court documents, as soon as they are available, to enable the presiding officers to consider the terms of the court judgment.
The presiding officers will then, at the earliest opportunity, propose steps to be taken by the Assembly in response to these developments. I must appeal to members to afford the presiding officers an opportunity to follow this process before raising these matters in the House in any other context. Thank you.