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Written question asked by Caroline Lucas (Green Party) on Wednesday, 30 November 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 2 December 2016. It was answered by James Brokenshire (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 January 2017 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Borders: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to the Answer of 16 November 2016 to Question 52620, whether it is the UK's policy to claim jurisdiction of Carlingford Lough up to the high water mark on its County Lough coast after the UK leaves the EU.

Answer

There has been a historical dispute between the UK and Irish Governments in relation to Carlingford Lough dating back to the 1920s. The UK Government’s longstanding position is that the northern side of the Lough forms part of the UK. In practice the regulation of activities is the responsibility of the Loughs Agency, a North-South body established under the Belfast Agreement which is supported by the UK and Irish Governments.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
55763
Session
2016-17
Related items
County Londonderry
Wednesday, 16 November 2016
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Borders Northern Ireland Republic of Ireland Brexit
Link
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