Brexit: UK Passports

Debate between Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury and Baroness Williams of Trafford

Thursday 29th March 2018 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury (LD)]

I appreciate that my noble friend’s Question applies to all travellers, but I am particularly concerned about the ability of performers and technicians to move freely between the UK and Europe for creative activities, unencumbered by red tape and, crucially, at short notice. Does the Minister agree that, whatever the colour of the passport, there should be an EU-wide touring passport?

[Baroness Williams of Trafford]

I thought the noble Baroness said a “Tory” passport, but I think she actually said “touring” passport. Of course, everyone in their line of work or indeed, for leisure, should be allowed to move freely. The December Statement by the Prime Minister made it quite clear that that is exactly what she seeks.