Eurostar St Pancras: Border Control Debate

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Department: Home Office
Tuesday 28th February 2023

(1 year, 8 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Murray of Blidworth Portrait Lord Murray of Blidworth (Con)
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I am sure the noble Lord will bring me back to answer questions about it.

Lord McLoughlin Portrait Lord McLoughlin (Con)
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My Lords, the simple fact is that, yesterday, we saw a great achievement by the Prime Minister in the Windsor agreement. If there are further problems for Eurostar being able to operate up to capacity, does not the Minister think that there is now a better chance of getting a negotiated agreement with the French and other Governments on this issue?

Lord Murray of Blidworth Portrait Lord Murray of Blidworth (Con)
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I certainly agree with my noble friend. It is clear that we have an ongoing dialogue with the French on many issues, particularly in the department for which I appear. I entirely agree with what my noble friend says.