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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Schedule 6B Northern Ireland Act 1998: Windsor Framework decisions

24 April 2025 · Cabinet Office

Proposed by Nick Thomas-Symonds Lab Torfaen

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Government will implement simplified customs processes from May 1, 2025.
  • Four new acts will be added to the Windsor Framework.
  • The EU's AI and Cyber Resilience Regulations will be subject to further dialogue within six weeks.

Issue summary

The statement addresses decisions related to implementing the Windsor Framework and easing customs processes between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Action requested

The Government will implement simplified customs processes from May 1, 2025, add four acts to the Windsor Framework, and lay Explanatory Memoranda before Parliament. The EU's AI and Cyber Resilience Regulations will be subject to further dialogue within six weeks.

Key facts

  • On 29 April, Nick Thomas-Symonds will meet with Maroš Šefčovič for the first meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee.
  • Simplified customs processes for freight and parcels between Great Britain and Northern Ireland will take effect from May 1, 2025.
  • Four acts will be added to the Windsor Framework during the meeting: Ukraine/Moldova tariff liberalisation, Critical Raw Materials regulation, Non-Agricultural Geographical Indications regulation.
  • The Government is committed to reviewing GB domestic regimes concerning non-agricultural geographical indications.
  • Explanatory Memoranda will be laid before Parliament detailing impacts of regulations on Northern Ireland.
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