EU Exit: End of Transition Period

Debate between Baroness Henig and Lord Roberts of Llandudno
Wednesday 15th July 2020

(4 years, 10 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Henig Portrait The Deputy Speaker
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I understand that the noble Lord, Lord Griffiths of Burry Port, no longer wishes to speak, so I call the noble Lord, Lord Roberts of Llandudno.

Lord Roberts of Llandudno Portrait Lord Roberts of Llandudno (LD) [V]
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I checked, and Dublin Port has spent €30 million in preparation for the new arrangements after the European Union loses the United Kingdom. I decided to check the other side of the Irish Sea: Holyhead. I phoned a number of people this morning. I asked a couple of the councils, the freight line and a couple of councillors, “What’s happening in Holyhead? Dublin has spent €30 million.” They said, “We haven’t done anything yet.” With just 20 weeks to go, will the Port of Holyhead and the other ports be ready for the new arrangements?