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Withdrawal Agreement: IrelandNorthern Ireland Protocol

Wednesday 13 May 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Mark Harper inquired about the progress in ensuring Northern Ireland businesses have unfettered access to the rest of the UK market.
  • Brandon Lewis confirmed Northern Ireland businesses will have full access to the UK market and across Great Britain.
  • Lewis emphasised the public commitment to deliver this access before the end of the year.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Mark Harper Con Bexleyheath and Crayford
Northern Ireland Brexit
Context

The Joint Committee met on 30 March, and the Ireland/Northern Ireland Specialised Committee met on 30 April to discuss the protocol.

Question

Mark Harper asks about progress made in implementing Northern Ireland businesses' unfettered access to the rest of the UK market and the commitment to not check goods moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, seeking more detail.

Answer from The Prime Minister's Special Representative for Brexit Brandon Lewis

Brandon Lewis confirms that Northern Ireland businesses will have unfettered access to the UK market and across GB, stressing this commitment publicly and emphasising delivery before the end of the year.

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