Committees

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee

Commons Select Committee

The Committee examines the expenditure, administration and policy of the Northern Ireland Office and its associated public bodies. It is chaired by Simon Hoare MP. You can follow the Committee on Twitter @CommonsNIAC

These pages only show information for this committee from the start of 2020 onwards. Earlier information can be found on the previous version of the UK Parliament website.

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6 current inquiries

Inquiries allow committees to consider oral and written evidence on a particular topic. They usually result in the publication of a report.

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Unfettered Access: Northern Ireland and customs arrangements after Brexit
Report:
Published
On 14 July 2020
Govt. response:
Published
On 14 September 2020
Opened 5 March 2020
New Decade, New Approach Agreement
Report:
Published
On 16 July 2020
Govt. response:
Published
On 18 September 2020
Opened 9 March 2020
Addressing the Legacy of Northern Ireland’s past: The UK Government's New Proposals
Report:
Published
On 26 October 2020
Govt. response:
Published
On 18 January 2021
Opened 29 April 2020
Cross-border co-operation on policing, security and criminal justice after Brexit
Opened 7 September 2020
Brexit and the Northern Ireland Protocol
Opened 10 September 2020
Citizenship and Passport Processes in Northern Ireland
Opened 18 December 2020

Non-inquiry work

Non-inquiry sessions
Non-inquiry sessions are brief packages of work that will not necessarily result in a report. They may be used to revisit previous inquiry topics or take evidence on a topical matter.

Latest news

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Government statement a ‘bitter blow’ for Gaddafi-Semtex victims
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee Chair criticises the Government’s announcement
24 March 2021
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Report on compensation for Gaddafi-backed IRA attack victims to be focus of Committee session
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee seeks information on why the Report is still to be published
22 March 2021
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Retail and hospitality sectors questioned on impact of NI Protocol 
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee examines the impact of the NI Protocol, particularly for consumers and small businesses
15 March 2021

Upcoming events

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Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
14 April 2021 - 8:45am to 11:30am
Virtual meeting
Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
15 April 2021 - 9am to midday
Virtual meeting

Latest publications

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Correspondence from the Senior Director of Border Force, relating to Passenger Locator Forms, 16 February 2021
Inquiry Cross-border co-operation on policing, security and criminal justice after Brexit
Committees Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
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Correspondence
Correspondence to the Senior Director of Border Force, relating to Passenger Locator Forms, 24 February 2021
Inquiry Cross-border co-operation on policing, security and criminal justice after Brexit
Committees Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
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Correspondence
Correspondence from the Senior Director of Border Force, relating to Passenger Locator Forms, 11 March 2021
Inquiry Cross-border co-operation on policing, security and criminal justice after Brexit
Committees Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
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Correspondence

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