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Written question asked by Lord Murphy of Torfaen (Labour) on Thursday, 31 March 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 April 2022. It was answered by Lord Caine (Conservative) on Friday, 8 April 2022 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Northern Ireland Protocol

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government when the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland last met political parties in Northern Ireland to discuss the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland.

Answer

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland regularly meets Northern Ireland political representatives to discuss Northern Ireland-related matters, including the Northern Ireland Protocol.


Until the recent resignation of the First Minister, the Secretary of State also regularly attended meetings of the cross-Government Protocol Contact Group along with the Minister for Europe and the First and deputy First Minister and he looks forward to their resumption after the Northern Ireland Assembly Election on 5 May.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7569
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Northern Ireland Political parties Northern Ireland Protocol
Link
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