Select committee: Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee
Follow-up inquiry on Strengthening Northern Ireland's voice in the context of the Windsor Framework
Open
Opened 23 Feb 2026
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Inquiry scope (the committee's words)
The Northern Ireland Scrutiny Committee is undertaking a short follow-up inquiry to examine some of the recent announcements made in the Government’s response to the Committee’s Report Northern Ireland after Brexit: Strengthening Northern Ireland’s voice in the context of the Windsor Framework , published in October 2025, and in Lord Murphy’s Independent Review of the Windsor Framework . The Committee will hear evidence from business stakeholders on the One Stop Shop, the new Northern Ireland Business Stakeholder Group, as well as general issues in relation to business experience and engagement with the Windsor Framework.
Where it stands
The inquiry is open, opened 23 February 2026.
The committee has not published a report yet.
Evidence
- 2 oral evidence sessionsLatest 11 March 2026
- 6 witnesses
Recent activity
- Letter from Lord Carlile of Berriew to Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP (SOSNI) and Rt Hon Nick Thomas-Symonds MP (MCO) re Follow-up inquiry on Strengthening NI voice in context of Windsor Framework, 25 June 202630 June 2026, Correspondence
- Letter from Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP (Secretary of State for Northern Ireland) and Rt Hon Nick Thomas MP (Minister for the Cabinet Office) re Response to NISC follow-up inquiry on Strengthening Northern Ireland's voice in the context of the Windsor Framework, 10 June 202625 June 2026, Correspondence
- Letter from Lord Carlile of Berriew to Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP (Secretary of State for Northern Ireland) and Rt Hon Nick Thomas-Symonds MP (Minister for the Cabinet Office) re Follow up inquiry on Strengthening Northern Ireland’s voice in the context of the Windsor Framework, 26 March 202626 March 2026, Correspondence
Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
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| 11 Mar 2026 |
Oral evidence session
Claire Sullivan · CBI Northern Ireland,
Jonathan Walsh · Fortior Insight Ltd,
Neil Johnston · Northern Ireland Retail Consortium
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| 4 Mar 2026 |
Oral evidence session
Mr Alexander Kinnear · Ulster Farmers' Union,
Roger Pollen · Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Northern Ireland,
Stuart Anderson · Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Claire Sullivan · Head of Policy | CBI Northern Ireland | 1 |
| Jonathan Walsh · Director | Fortior Insight Ltd | 1 |
| Mr Alexander Kinnear · Parliamentary Officer | Ulster Farmers' Union | 1 |
| Neil Johnston · Director | Northern Ireland Retail Consortium | 1 |
| Roger Pollen · Head of FSB in Northern Ireland | Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Northern Ireland | 1 |
| Stuart Anderson · Director of Public Affairs & International Relations | Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry | 1 |
Correspondence
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