Ending Seasonal Changes of Time (Reasoned Opinion)
Debate between Kelly Tolhurst and Richard Drax(5 years, 6 months ago)
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Kelly Tolhurst
As I have said, there is not yet something to issue guidance on, because a decision has not yet been taken. With regard to the matter of time zones and Northern Ireland, the hon. Lady is quite right that there is no functioning Executive in Northern Ireland, but the time zone is actually a function for Great Britain; it is something that we have here in Westminster. I have written to the other devolved Administrations to ask their opinion; of course, any particular time difference between Ireland and Northern Ireland going forward would be something that we would be addressing as these talks progress. As I have told the hon. Lady categorically, I have issued no guidance to Northern Ireland.
Richard Drax (South Dorset) (Con)
May I just add my little point? Frankly, it is none of the EU’s business.