Irish Border: Customs Arrangements

Ruth Jones Excerpts
Tuesday 1st October 2019

(5 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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James Duddridge Portrait James Duddridge
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I have been very clear that there will be no infrastructure on the border. I have also been clear that the proposals are currently under negotiation, and I will not go into the detail of those proposals in the House.

Ruth Jones Portrait Ruth Jones (Newport West) (Lab)
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The Irish Government stated last night that these non-papers are a non-starter. With just 30 days to go until exit day, when does the Minister propose to put forward credible proposals that can be negotiated with the EU?

James Duddridge Portrait James Duddridge
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The Prime Minister has been very clear: that will happen before this weekend.