Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Northern Ireland Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Lady Hermon Excerpts
Wednesday 20th June 2018

(6 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Shailesh Vara Portrait Mr Vara
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My hon. Friend is absolutely correct. We need to have a comprehensive economic agreement with the European Union. That is possible, and I very much hope that all parties will work towards it.

Lady Hermon Portrait Lady Hermon (North Down) (Ind)
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In recent discussions with the political parties in Northern Ireland, was the issue of the European arrest warrant raised? Will the Secretary of State come to the House and make a statement on the serious implications for the Police Service of Northern Ireland if the availability of the European arrest warrant were closed down to the Chief Constable?

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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In relation to the border.

Lady Hermon Portrait Lady Hermon
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indicated assent.

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Indeed. I am grateful for that nod from a sedentary position, which is very reassuring.