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Written question asked by Lord Caine (Conservative) on Friday, 3 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 17 July 2026. It was answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


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Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Command Paper Safeguarding the Union (CP1012) and the Written Answer from Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent on 4 March (HL14474), when their commitment in Annex B to publish a series of papers that make the case for Northern Ireland’s place in the Union will be delivered.

Answer

The Government is continuing to make progress on the implementation of the commitments made in the Safeguarding the Union command paper, and to protect Northern Ireland’s place in the UK Internal Market.

The Government regularly publishes papers and strategies that demonstrate Northern Ireland's value to, and place in, the Union. For instance, the Modern Industrial Strategy – published in June 2025 – and the Northern Ireland Defence Growth Deal – published in April 2026. The Government remains focused on delivery, and will continue to provide further updates on specific commitments as and when they are implemented.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1622
Session
2026-27
Related items
UK Internal Trade: Northern Ireland
Wednesday, 4 March 2026
Written questions
House of Lords
United Kingdom
Tuesday, 14 July 2026
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Northern Ireland United Kingdom
Link
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