Consent resolution: motion by any member of the Assembly

1 This paragraph applies where— a the Secretary of State gives a notification of the democratic consent process under this Part in relation to a new continuation period, and b before the start of the final one month of the current period, the First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly have not tabled notice of a motion for a consent resolution which relates to the new continuation period. 2 Before the start of the final 25 days of the current period, any member of the Assembly may table notice of a motion for a consent resolution which relates to the new continuation period. 3 Sub-paragraph (2) does not prevent any other members of the Assembly— a from adding their names to the notice of the motion that has been tabled, or b having done so, from moving the motion, in accordance with the standing orders or practice of the Assembly. 4 If a member of the Assembly has tabled notice of a motion for a consent resolution in accordance with sub-paragraph (2), the Secretary of State must take reasonable steps to provide the members of the Assembly with such explanatory materials as it is reasonable to provide in order to assist them when deciding the question.