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Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Warwick (Non-affiliated) on Thursday, 26 September 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 October 2019. It was answered by Earl of Courtown (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 October 2019 on behalf of the Treasury.


Borders: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to install electronic detection border equipment in Northern Ireland.

Answer

The UK Government has been resolute in its commitments to Northern Ireland. This includes protecting the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement in all its parts and ensuring there will be no hard border between Northern Ireland and Ireland. The Government will not introduce new physical infrastructure, which would include electronic detection border equipment, on the land border between Northern Ireland and Ireland.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL17881
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Borders Electronic equipment Northern Ireland Brexit
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk