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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 10 December 2024
Debate
Movement of Goods (Northern Ireland to Great Britain) (Animals, Feed and Food, Plant Health etc.) (Transitory Provision and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024Contribution
The movement assistance scheme was mentioned by a number of noble Lords. Clearly, we are aware that this has benefited traders. My noble friend Lady Ritchie mentioned that I visited Belfast last week. As well as visiting a farm with the Ulster Farmers Union, I visited a large poultry business, and we had a long discussion around the importance of the movement assistance scheme. We understand that it has benefited traders, and we will look at its future very carefully. I reiterate that we are firmly and genuinely committed to protecting the Good Friday agreement and Northern Ireland’s place in the UK internal market.
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