PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Veterinary Services: Northern Ireland (16 June 2021)
Question Asked
What discussions he has had with his Cabinet colleagues on the prospects for concluding negotiations on a UK-EU veterinary agreement that is compatible with the Northern Ireland protocol.
Asked by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat)
Asked by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat)
Answer
The UK is working hard and in good faith to ensure the Protocol operates in a sustainable way that works for the people of Northern Ireland. We have proposed an ambitious veterinary agreement, based on our respective high standards, to reduce checks and controls. We need the EU to meaningfully engage with these proposals to ease burdens in Northern Ireland and provide a sustainable basis for the Protocol.
Answered by:
Mr Robin Walker (Conservative)
16 June 2021
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