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Written question asked by Lord Kilclooney (Crossbench) on Wednesday, 22 February 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 March 2023. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 March 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Freeports: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland is compatible with the identification of a freeport in Northern Ireland.

Answer

We are committed to extending the benefits of our Freeports programme across the UK and continue to work with stakeholders from sectors and places across Northern Ireland on how best to do so.

This is another important reason why we need to see a restored Executive.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL5792
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Northern Ireland Freeports Northern Ireland Protocol
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk