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Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee

Lords Select Committee

The Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee was appointed to consider matters related to the implementation of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland and the Windsor Framework.

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2 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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Article 2 of the Protocol/Windsor Framework
Opened 2 June 2026
Follow-up inquiry on Strengthening Northern Ireland's voice in the context of the Windsor Framework
Opened 23 February 2026

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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Lords Committee launches inquiry on Article 2 of the Protocol/Windsor Framework
Northern Irleand Scruitny Committee launch call for evidence on Article 2 of the Protocol/Windsor Framework
2 June 2026
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Progress reported but considerable challenges persist for Northern Ireland businesses on Windsor Framework, Committee inquiry finds
Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee publishes a letter to the Government
26 March 2026
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Minister responds to Committee's urgent letter on Veterinary medicine supply in Northern Ireland
Minister responds to letter on Veterinary medicine supply in Northern Ireland
18 December 2025

Upcoming events

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Wednesday 15 July 2026
10:45am Public
11:30am Private
Article 2 of the Protocol/Windsor Framework - Oral evidence 15 July 2026
10:45am
  • Dermot Nesbitt
Room 4A, Palace of Westminster

Latest publications

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Minutes 6th Meeting 1 July 2026
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Formal Minutes
Letter from Lord Carlile of Berriew to Lord Livermore (Financial Secretary to the Treasury) re Duty relief exemption for small parcels, 1 July 2026
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Correspondence
Letter from Lord Livermore (Financial Secretary to the Treasury) re Duty relief exemption for small parcels, 23 June 2026
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Correspondence

Useful information

Progress of Scrutiny
Correspondence with Ministers
New items of scrutiny

Contact us

  • Email: HLNIScrutiny@parliament.uk
  • Phone: 020 7219 5864 (committee staff) | 020 7219 1692 (Press Officer)
  • Address: Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee, House of Lords, London SW1A 0PW