With this it will be convenient to discuss the following: amendment No. 162, in page 4, line 14, leave out subsection (5) and insert—

'(5) If one month after receipt of a report under sub-section 4(b), the First Minister and Deputy First Minister, acting jointly, have not approved the decision of the Commission, it must reconsider its decision.'.

Government amendment No. 71.

Amendment No. 153, in page 4, line 24, at end insert—

'( ) If the Commission re-affirms its selection, the First Minister and deputy First Minister are required to appoint, or recommend for appointment, that person to the listed judicial office.'.

Amendment No. 161, in page 4, line 24, at end insert—

'(6A) The First Minister and Deputy First Minister, acting jointly, must appoint or recommend for appointment, any person selected or re-affirmed under sub-section (6).'.