Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland: Border Arrangements Debate
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Paul Masterton
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Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland: Border Arrangements
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Mr Lidington
The language of the joint report is very clear that associated physical infrastructure is ruled out.
Paul Masterton (East Renfrewshire) (Con)
Does the Minister agree that the success of modern Northern Ireland can be seen in the fact that my friends, whose parents used to dread the school run, can now wave their kids off in the morning with barely a second thought? Will he assure me that all the options considered by the Government will be accompanied by a full security assessment?
Mr Lidington
A proper analysis of security will be undertaken by the appropriate agencies in any and all circumstances where that is required. My hon. Friend is right to say that one of the great achievements of constitutional politics in Northern Ireland over the past 25 years has been to bring about a measure of peace and security, after decades when people lived under the threat of terrorism. We should welcome that and re-dedicate ourselves to making sure that that process continues.