Northern Ireland Protocol: First Treasury Counsel Debate

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Department: Scotland Office

Northern Ireland Protocol: First Treasury Counsel

Lord Liddle Excerpts
Thursday 9th June 2022

(2 years, 4 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Stewart of Dirleton Portrait Lord Stewart of Dirleton (Con)
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Not being privy to what was said, I regret that I cannot.

Lord Liddle Portrait Lord Liddle (Lab)
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First, will the Minister consult the noble and learned Lord, Lord Keen of Elie, on his opinion of the legality of what the Government are now proposing? I really recommend that he does so. Secondly, does the Minister not see that there is a clear distinction between changing the protocol under its terms and Britain legislating independently to breach an international treaty?

Lord Stewart of Dirleton Portrait Lord Stewart of Dirleton (Con)
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My Lords, once again, the Government are confident in their position that what they propose will not breach international law