European Council Debate

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Department: Leader of the House
Monday 26th March 2018

(6 years, 8 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Evans of Bowes Park Portrait Baroness Evans of Bowes Park
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On the basis of what we have achieved so far, we are confident that we will achieve a deal—but, as any responsible Government would, we have to prepare for all scenarios. But on the basis of what we have achieved so far, we are confident we will come to a good deal.

Lord Kilclooney Portrait Lord Kilclooney (CB)
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My Lords, when the United Kingdom leaves the European Union, will Northern Ireland still be part of the United Kingdom?

Baroness Evans of Bowes Park Portrait Baroness Evans of Bowes Park
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We have been very clear that it will. We want to make sure that there is no hard border between Northern Ireland and Ireland and we will work to achieve that.