Northern Ireland Protocol

Lord Howard of Lympne Excerpts
Tuesday 17th May 2022

(2 years, 5 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Howard of Lympne Portrait Lord Howard of Lympne (Con)
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My Lords, will the Statement which my noble friend has promised on the Government’s legal position make it clear why they have come to the conclusion that these proposals are consistent with our international legal obligations, in contrast with the clauses in the internal market Bill?

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon Portrait Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Con)
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My Lords, I hear what my noble friend said and, as I said already, we will put forward a Statement which will outline the Government’s position in this regard.