Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Northern Ireland Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Lindsay Hoyle Excerpts
Wednesday 18th March 2020

(4 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Brandon Lewis Portrait Brandon Lewis
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We are absolutely determined to make sure we deliver the protocol in a way that, as we have said, ensures we deliver on our word that Northern Ireland has unfettered access to Great Britain, is part of the United Kingdom economy, is part of the United Kingdom customs union and will benefit from our trade deals around the world.

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. I would like just to make a very short statement.

Those watching our proceedings will have noticed that our attendance today is significantly below the normal numbers. I have discussed with the usual channels ways in which we can limit the number of people crowded together to ensure maximum safety. We are all doing our best to keep Parliament sitting and to follow Public Health England guidance.

The Prime Minister was asked—