EU-UK Partnership Council

Baroness Hoey Excerpts
Tuesday 18th January 2022

(2 years, 3 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park Portrait Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Con)
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My noble friend makes a hugely important point. I reiterate that our overall aim is to renegotiate the Northern Ireland protocol to resolve the undoubtedly significant issues that people in businesses in Northern Ireland face daily. The EU has recognised that the current arrangements do not work. Any solution must be underpinned by the commitments made in the Good Friday agreement.

Baroness Hoey Portrait Baroness Hoey (Non-Afl)
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My Lords, how will—

Baroness Evans of Bowes Park Portrait The Lord Privy Seal (Baroness Evans of Bowes Park) (Con)
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My Lords, we have not yet heard from a non-affiliated Member, so we will do so now.

Baroness Hoey Portrait Baroness Hoey (Non-Afl)
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My Lords, how will Her Majesty’s Government judge the success of this partnership and whether it is worth continuing in the future?