Oral QuestionDepartment for Transport

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Tabled: 29 June 2020Answered: 2 July 2020

Asked by

Richard Burgon

LabourLeeds East

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Transport

Answer from Hansard

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn)

The Union between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, which we will discuss next month at the East-West Council, remains strong. The deal with the EU will enable the smooth flow of agrifood and plants within the UK’s internal market. That is why it has been overwhelmingly welcomed by businesses.