Windsor Framework

Part of Northern Ireland – in the House of Commons at on 22 November 2023.

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Photo of Chris Heaton-Harris Chris Heaton-Harris The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

Yesterday was the 49th anniversary of the Birmingham pub bombings that killed 21 people and injured 182—the deadliest act of terrorism in England during the troubles. At this juncture, we should remember those who lost their lives, and in this 25th year of the Belfast/Good Friday agreement it is important to remind ourselves of the progress that has been made since 1998.

I recently attended a roundtable with the Northern Ireland Institute of Directors, and I meet regularly with Northern Ireland businesses to discuss a whole range of issues, including the Windsor framework. Officials across the UK Government are also in regular contact with businesses about implementation of the framework. We have continued the ongoing implementation of the Windsor framework, rolling out the first phase of the Green Lane on 1 October, cutting red tape and lifting bans on everyday products.

green lane

A public right of way open to all classes of traffic including motor vehicles but generally unsurfaced and used by the public for recreational purposes. Although not a legally recognised term, a Green Lane is a road that has never been tarmacced and as such is a valuable part of the nation's heritage.