Northern Ireland Grand Committee

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{{Politics of Northern Ireland}}

{{Politics of Northern Ireland}}

The '''Northern Ireland Grand Committee''' is one of three such [[grand committee]]s in the [[United Kingdom Parliament]]. The other two are for [[Scottish Grand Committee|Scotland]] and [[Welsh Grand Committee|Wales]]. The membership of the committee includes all participating [[List of MPs for Northern Ireland|Northern Irish MPs]], as well as up to 25 other MPs who are nominated by the Committee of Selection.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.explore.parliament.uk/Parliament.aspx?id=10114&glossary=true|title=Explore Parliament}}</ref><ref>https://erskinemay.parliament.uk/section/6095/northern-ireland-grand-committee</ref>

The '''Northern Ireland Grand Committee''' is one of three such [[grand committee]]s in the [[United Kingdom Parliament]]. The other two are for [[Scottish Grand Committee|Scotland]] and [[Welsh Grand Committee|Wales]]. The membership of the committee includes all participating [[List of MPs for Northern Ireland|Northern Irish MPs]], as well as up to 25 other MPs who are nominated by the Committee of Selection.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.explore.parliament.uk/Parliament.aspx?id=10114&glossary=true|title=Explore Parliament}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://erskinemay.parliament.uk/section/6095/northern-ireland-grand-committee|title=Northern Ireland Grand Committee - Erskine May - UK Parliament|website=erskinemay.parliament.uk}}</ref>

The purpose of the committee is to read bills that are relevant to Northern Ireland before their second or third readings in Parliament. It also provides an opportunity for MPs to question ministers, debate current matters and for ministers to make statements. There are between three and six committee meetings per year.

The purpose of the committee is to read bills that are relevant to Northern Ireland before their second or third readings in Parliament. It also provides an opportunity for MPs to question ministers, debate current matters and for ministers to make statements. There are between three and six committee meetings per year.