Queen's recommendation having been signified—

Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 52(1)(a),

That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Northern Ireland (Elections) Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any costs incurred by a government department in relation to the election to the New Northern Ireland Assembly or the filling of vacancies.— [Mr. Dowd.]

Question agreed to.