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Independent Review of the Windsor Framework: Provision of report under Schedule 6A to the Northern Ireland Act 1998

04 September 2025

Proposing MP
Hilary Benn Lab
Leeds South
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Northern Ireland Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses the submission of Lord Murphy's independent review report on the Windsor Framework, as required under Schedule 6A of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.

Action Requested

The Minister has laid a copy of Lord Murphy’s report in Parliament and transmitted it to the Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly. The Government will publish its written response to the recommendations within six months and present them to the Joint Committee.

Key Facts

  • Rt Hon Lord Murphy led the Independent Review commissioned on 9 January 2025.
  • Lord Murphy submitted his report on 9 July 2025, within the six-month reporting period.
  • The Government remains committed to securing broad confidence in trading arrangements for Northern Ireland.
  • The Government completed new arrangements for long-term supply of human medicines in January and measures to safeguard veterinary medicine supply were announced in June.
  • A consultation on aligning rules for chemical labelling and packaging was launched in June 2025.
  • A new partnership with the EU was announced following a UK/EU Summit in May.
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