Written question asked by Lord Pack (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 14 May 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 29 May 2026. It was answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 May 2026 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.
Northern Ireland Office: Legislation
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent on 24 March (HL15443), what steps the Northern Ireland Office has taken in the last year to meet its legal duty to keep under review the question of when uncommenced legislation that falls within its area of responsibility should be brought into force.
- Answer
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The Northern Ireland Office regularly reviews the commencement of its legislation.
Responsibility resides with Northern Ireland Office policy teams to monitor the status of provisions, and to advise on the most appropriate timings for when they should be brought into force.
This is underpinned by established guidance on post-legislative scrutiny.
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- HL121
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- 2026-27
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