“Whether the European Commission's draft withdrawal agreement differs from the provisional agreement between the UK and the EU of December 2017 on the matter of cross-border trade between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland; and if he will make a statement.”
Asked by
Mr Toby Perkins
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union
Answer from Hansard
The Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office (Nick Thomas-Symonds)
The historic deal that we signed with the EU on 19 May is in our national interest and good for bills, borders and jobs. It slashes red tape and bureaucracy, boosts British exporters and makes life easier for holidaymakers. Indeed, I am delighted to confirm that Faro airport in Portugal will start the roll-out of e-gate access to UK arrivals this week.