Northern Ireland Protocol 2021-06-22
2021-06-22
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Q1
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Context
The question arises from concerns about the financial impact of the Northern Ireland Protocol on businesses trading between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
What estimate has he made of the costs incurred by businesses trading between Great Britain and Northern Ireland as a result of the Northern Ireland Protocol?
The protocol respects the UK's territorial integrity, and the Government aim to deliver it with minimal impact on businesses. They have established a free-to-use trader support service at a cost of £270 million to assist trading between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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Assessment & feedback
The questioner specifically asked for an estimate of costs incurred by businesses, but the answer did not provide any specific cost figures or estimates. Instead, it focused on general support measures without addressing the requested financial impact.
Did Not Address The Estimated Costs
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Q2
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The question is prompted by concerns that the protocol discriminates against British businesses trading between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, undermining trade and increasing costs.
Does the Minister accept that the protocol actually discriminates against British businesses trading between GB and Northern Ireland? What action will the Government take to save British businesses from this economic discrimination?
The hon. Member's characterisation of the situation in Northern Ireland is not accepted, but the Government aim to implement the protocol proportionately and pragmatically. Schemes such as the trader support service, Brexit support fund, and new movement assistance scheme are in place to assist trading between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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Assessment & feedback
The questioner specifically asked about actions and a timeline to address economic discrimination, but the answer did not provide specific commitments or timelines. Instead, it focused on existing support measures without addressing the requested assistance for British businesses.
Did Not Commit To Any New Actions Or Timelines
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