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Northern Ireland Protocol: Implementation Proposals

Debate between Robin Millar and Robin Walker
Wednesday 18th November 2020

(3 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Robin Walker Portrait Mr Walker
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The hon. Gentleman raises a hugely important point. I have met many farmers and agrifood producers in Northern Ireland, and I recognise the crucial importance of that industry. The protocol ensures that movements of Northern Ireland produce into the European Union—into the Republic of Ireland—are protected. We deliver on the movement into the rest of the UK through our unfettered access commitment, and we continue to work very closely with DAERA on all these issues.

Robin Millar Portrait Robin Millar (Aberconwy) (Con)
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As a sovereign nation, it is essential that we complete our transition out of the EU on 31 December with our sovereignty intact. Will my hon. Friend confirm that we can also do that with our Union intact?

Robin Walker Portrait Mr Walker
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My hon. Friend does really important work with his Union Research Group. I think he is absolutely right that we need to ensure that we deliver on both, and proper implementation of the protocol will ensure that we do so.