During a recent plenary session, the Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly, Edwin Poots, called on MLAs to dress smartly, emphasizing the importance of maintaining decorum. He highlighted instances of casual attire and the inappropriate presence of food and drink, reminding members that only water is permitted in the chamber. Poots also noted that some MLAs failed to acknowledge him upon exiting, stressing the need to follow established behavioral conventions. Despite relaxed dress rules, the expectation of professionalism remains crucial for assembly proceedings.
"Some of you have a very loose interpretation of smart and I would encourage members to dress smartly when it comes to the chamber."
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