European Union: Trade

Lord Dodds of Duncairn Excerpts

Thursday 30th January 2025 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Twycross (Lab)]

We had an election, and this Government stood on not rejoining the customs union. We keep our promises as a party, and I make no apology for doing so.

[Lord Dodds of Duncairn (DUP)]

Can the Minister tell your Lordships what involvement there is with the devolved Administrations? Are there consultations with them in relation to these discussions with the EU, since the outcome of those discussions will have a major impact on internal UK trade, not least because of the Windsor Framework?

[Baroness Twycross (Lab)]

In relation to the Windsor Framework, and with regard to Northern Ireland in particular, this Government are committed to delivering for the people of Northern Ireland and protecting trade flows. The noble Lord will be aware that my noble friend Lord Murphy is currently undertaking an independent review of the Windsor Framework to ensure that it is delivering for all communities in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.