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Withdrawal Agreement IrelandNorthern Ireland Protocol 2020-05-13

2020-05-13

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Q1 Direct Answer
Mark Harper Con
Bexleyheath and Crayford
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The Joint Committee met on 30 March, and the Ireland/Northern Ireland Specialised Committee met on 30 April to discuss the protocol.
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.
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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