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David Hanson Excerpts
Thursday 3rd May 2018

(5 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Robin Walker Portrait Mr Walker
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As I said, the talks are continuing, and we are seeking to reach agreement on the full text of the withdrawal agreement by October this year, as has been set out many times by both the Commission and the UK Government.

David Hanson Portrait David Hanson (Delyn) (Lab)
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Has any expenditure been made or contracts entered into by any Department in relation to any equipment that might constitute monitoring at the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland?

Robin Walker Portrait Mr Walker
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We have been absolutely clear about there being no infrastructure at the border, so I am pretty certain that the answer to the right hon. Gentleman’s question is no.