Brexit: EU Commission

Lord Kilclooney Excerpts
Wednesday 10th October 2018

(5 years, 7 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Callanan Portrait Lord Callanan
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I agree with my noble friend that compromise is necessary, which is what led to our White Paper proposals. The UK’s position has evolved and we have put forward a compromise. It is only right and reasonable to expect that the EU compromises in exchange for that.

Lord Kilclooney Portrait Lord Kilclooney (CB)
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My Lords, is it the Government’s intention that the common travel area between the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom will continue after Brexit? Will Irish people crossing the border into Northern Ireland—the United Kingdom—be required to present a passport?

Lord Callanan Portrait Lord Callanan
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I think I can answer those questions with yes and no.