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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Northern Ireland Protocol

Tuesday 22 June 2021 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • 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.
  • The Government aim to implement the protocol proportionately and pragmatically, with schemes such as the Brexit support fund and new movement assistance scheme in place to assist trade.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Ian Paisley Jnr DUP
Northern Ireland Brexit
Context

The question arises from concerns about the financial impact of the Northern Ireland Protocol on businesses trading between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Question

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?

Answer from Jesse Norman

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: 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.

How: Did Not Address The Estimated Costs

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Q2 Ian Paisley Jnr DUP
Northern Ireland Brexit
Context

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.

Question

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?

Answer from Jesse Norman

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: 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.

How: Did Not Commit To Any New Actions Or Timelines

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