Committee news

New inquiry - Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors
MPs are to examine strategies for supporting economic growth in Northern Ireland and the important role that new and emerging industries can play in driving future prosperity.
10 July 2025

The Government’s new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland: MPs outline evidence to Secretary of State
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee has written to the Secretary of State with a comprehensive summary of the evidence so far from its inquiry into the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland, to inform the Government’s policy making ahead of any potentialannouncement on a joint approach with the Republic of Ireland.
12 June 2025

MPs set out funding solutions to help solve Northern Ireland public service crisis
MPs are urging the UK Government to rethink both the levels and mechanisms for funding public services in Northern Ireland amid warnings of the impact the continuing state of crisis is having on people’s quality of life.
7 April 2025

MPs to examine the Government's new approach to addressing the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee is to examine the Government’s new approach to legacy issues in Northern Ireland and the steps that need to be taken to meet the needs of victims, survivors and their families.
17 December 2024

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee to scrutinise operation of Windsor Framework
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee is inviting views on the Windsor Framework as part of a rolling inquiry examining the operation and implementation of the post-Brexit legal agreement.
11 December 2024

Chair comment: NIAC Chair Tonia Antoniazzi MP responds to Government statement on the legacy of Troubles in Northern Ireland
Chair Tonia Antoniazzi comments on the Secretary of State’s statement in the House of Commons on the legacy of Troubles in Northern Ireland.
5 December 2024

MPs to examine funding of public services in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee is launching a follow-up inquiry into the funding of public services in Northern Ireland.
4 December 2024

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee membership appointed
The House of Commons has completed its formal appointment of members to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee.
5 November 2024

Tonia Antoniazzi elected as Chair of Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Tonia Antoniazzi elected as Chair of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
9 September 2024

Nominations open for the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee Chair
Nominations open for the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee Chair
4 September 2024

General Election 2024 - Select Committees
Following the dissolution of Parliament on 30 May 2024, all select committees have ceased to exist.
30 May 2024

Findings of inquiry to address defence spending disparities for NI published
Findings of inquiry to address defence spending disparities for NI published
24 May 2024

Committee writes to NI Secretary on potential implications for Northern Ireland of leaving the ECHR
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee Chair, Sir Robert Buckland, has outlined concerns it heard from witnesses over the potential implications of the UK leaving the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) for Northern Ireland, in a letter to the Government today.
24 May 2024

Findings of Renewable Energy in Northern Ireland inquiry published
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee has published the findings of its Renewable Energy in Northern Ireland inquiry.
23 May 2024

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee publishes findings from Integrated Education inquiry
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee Chair, Sir Robert Buckland, has written to Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris with the Committee's findings after its examination of integrated education in Northern Ireland.
23 May 2024

Government response to paramilitarism in NI report published
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee has published the Government’s response to its report on the effect of paramilitary activity and organised crime in Northern Ireland
23 May 2024

MPs to UK Government: Look again at NI funding formula
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee publishes report on The funding and delivery of public services in Northern Ireland
26 March 2024

Government response to report on institutions of Belfast/Good Friday Agreement published
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee publishes Government’s response
22 February 2024

MPs examine options to boost the defence economy in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee launches inquiry into defence economy
6 February 2024

MPs urge twin track approach to tackle paramilitarism in NI
MPs urge twin track approach to tackle paramilitarism in NI
1 February 2024