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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Outcome of the consent process under Schedule 6A Northern Ireland Act 1998

11 December 2024 · Northern Ireland Office

Proposed by Hilary Benn Lab Leeds South

Northern Ireland

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At a glance

Key points

  • The outcome of the Northern Ireland Assembly vote on Articles 5-10 of the Windsor Framework has been addressed in a Written Ministerial Statement.
  • An independent review of the Windsor Framework is being commissioned to examine its functioning.
  • Findings from the review will be reported to the House within six months.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the outcome of a Northern Ireland Assembly vote on the continued application of Articles 5-10 of the Windsor Framework.

Action requested

An independent review into the functioning of the Windsor Framework is being commissioned, and its findings will be reported within six months. The House will be updated on these matters as they progress.

Key facts

  • The Northern Ireland Assembly vote took place yesterday.
  • Cross-community support was not achieved for the motion.
  • An independent review into the functioning of the Windsor Framework is being commissioned.
  • The report must be submitted within six months from now.
  • The Government will inform the European Union about the result.
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