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European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill and Extension Letter

Northern Ireland: Restoring Devolution

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Business of the House
Monday 21st October 2019

(5 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Julian Smith Portrait Julian Smith
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I am not responsible for the European negotiations.

Lord Hanson of Flint Portrait David Hanson (Delyn) (Lab)
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Given that the creation of a new border down the Irish sea will impact on services and businesses in Ireland, north Wales and the rest of the United Kingdom, what impact assessment of the outcome of that border has the Secretary of State asked the Executive to produce, to be shared with political parties?

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On the issue of customs and the protocol, we will be doing everything to work with Northern Ireland businesses to ensure that we deliver on unfettered access as we push the Bill through the House of Commons. I spoke to Northern Ireland businesses today and will be engaging with them on an ongoing basis as we move forward with the protocol.

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