Written questions

Equipment: Northern Ireland

Commons · Question 17917 · Tabled 10 Jul 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 16 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Allister

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what provisions will the Government make in the context of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) (Amendment etc.) and the EU Machinery Regulation (Enforcement etc. in Northern Ireland) Regulations 2026 for

Answer

Answered by Blair McDougall, 16 Jul 2026

The proposed Regulations do not alter existing Windsor Framework arrangements. Machinery placed on the market in Northern Ireland must comply with the applicable Northern Ireland requirements. Machinery manufactured in Great Britain may be placed on the N...