Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland: Effect of Renegotiation on Other Trade Negotiations

Lord Foulkes of Cumnock Excerpts

Thursday 21st October 2021 Lords Chamber

[Lord Frost (Con)]

I am not complacent about things that are in our hands, which is the situation in Northern Ireland. I am in no way complacent about that and it is the focus of the activity we are trying to pursue. This Government are responsible for the prosperity and security of Northern Ireland. That is why we are pursuing the task as we are and that, along with the support of the Good Friday agreement, is our primary objective as we go forward.

[Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Lab Co-op)]

My Lords—