Northern Ireland Protocol: Implementation Proposals Debate

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Department: Northern Ireland Office

Northern Ireland Protocol: Implementation Proposals

Desmond Swayne Excerpts
Wednesday 18th November 2020

(3 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Robin Walker Portrait Mr Walker
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I simply do not recognise the picture that the hon. Gentleman paints. The protocol will ensure that many of the key issues about which his party has warned over the years are addressed with respect to the end of the transition period, and that there be no disruption at the border, as some have suggested in the past that there could be. We will absolutely deliver on that, and I am looking forward to giving evidence to the Select Committee on the issue of cross-border co-operation. I am convinced that strong co-operation to tackle crime, including organised crime, can continue between the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

Desmond Swayne Portrait Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West) (Con)
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It will be essential to restore the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill to the status quo ante will it not?