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Written question asked by Lord Dodds of Duncairn (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 18 March 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 April 2024. It was answered by Baroness Neville-Rolfe (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 April 2024 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Stormont Brake

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government which existing provisions of EU law listed in Annex 2 of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland can be subjected to the Stormont Brake procedure.

Answer

The scope of EU legislation that can be subject to the Stormont Brake is set out in the Windsor Framework (Democratic Scrutiny) Regulations 2024. The Government welcomes the restoration of Northern Ireland’s devolved institutions so that this important democratic safeguard can now be exercised.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3319
Session
2023-24
Subjects
EU law Northern Ireland Stormont Brake
Link
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