Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 2025. It was answered by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 November 2025 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Airports: Northern Ireland

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Windsor Framework on local airports.

Answer

The Windsor Framework gives Northern Ireland unique dual market access which ensures the free movement of goods across the UK and the EU, whilst maintaining the frictionless movement of people and goods on the island of Ireland.

Duty-free shopping is not available between Northern Ireland and the EU, as it would require the application of personal allowances and associated border checks, to prevent the uncontrolled flow of tax-free goods into either Northern Ireland or the EU.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 91962
Session: 2024-26
Subjects: Airports Northern Ireland Windsor Framework
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Airports: Northern Ireland

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