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Written question asked by Lord Empey (Ulster Unionist Party) on Thursday, 3 October 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 October 2019. It was answered by Lord Callanan (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 October 2019 on behalf of the Department for Exiting the European Union.


Brexit: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the Northern Ireland Civil Service was consulted about the proposals for the replacement of the backstop contained in the Explanatory Note: UK proposals for an Amended Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, published on 2 October.

Answer

It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with the Member.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL18032
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Civil service Customs Borders Northern Ireland Republic of Ireland UK trade with EU Brexit
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk