Oral Question·Department for Transport
“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 29 June 2020Answered: 2 July 2020
Asked by
Richard Burgon
Labour — Leeds 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.