Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill
Debate between Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick and Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton WaldristWednesday 8th March 2023
(1 year, 8 months ago)
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Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist (Con)
I think the noble Baroness was talking about adding to the burden of legislation, which is Clause 15.
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Lab)
On a different point, I thank the Minister for the assurances that she has provided us with in relation to Article 2 of the protocol, but could she also indicate whether she is prepared, if required, to meet both commissions? I understand that one commission is responsible to the Northern Ireland Executive and the other directly to the UK Government. Would that be possible? Maybe in the fullness of time, if the Minister wants to reflect on that request, she could provide us with an answer in writing.
Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist (Con)
Certainly, more relevant Ministers will be meeting all the time, as well as officials, to discuss these issues, and they are probably the best and most appropriate channels of communication.