Written question asked by Jeffrey M Donaldson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Thursday, 5 September 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 September 2019. It was answered by Julian Smith (Conservative) on Monday, 9 September 2019 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Brexit: Northern Ireland

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent discussions he has had with the Irish Government on alternative arrangements to avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland when the UK leaves the EU.

Original answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

The answer was corrected by Julian Smith (Conservative)

on Monday, 7 October 2019 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Corrected answer

~~It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.~~

I have regular discussions with the Irish Government concerning the UK's exit from the EU.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 287502
Session: 2017-19
Related items: Speaker’s Statement
Wednesday, 25 September 2019
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons
Notes: Supreme Court ruling of 24 September that Parliament was not prorogued on 9 September.
Subjects: Borders Northern Ireland Republic of Ireland Irish Government Brexit
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk