Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland: Border Controls Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland: Border Controls

Lord Murphy of Torfaen Excerpts
Thursday 4th February 2021

(3 years, 1 month ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Murphy of Torfaen Portrait Lord Murphy of Torfaen (Lab) [V]
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My Lords, while condemning the intimidation aimed at border control staff and deeply regretting the European Commission’s attempt to invoke Article 16 or, indeed, any attempt to do so, does the Minister agree that what is now needed is calm negotiation between the Commission and the Government and, above all else, between the political parties and their respective leaders in Northern Ireland itself?

Lord True Portrait Lord True (Con)
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I strongly agree with the tone of the noble Lord’s remarks and recognise his experience and wisdom in this area.