The Secretary of State has said that he wants to preserve the interests of the people of Northern Ireland, and that he understands the peace settlement. We are currently engaged in an election process, which will be quickly followed by negotiations of which Brexit will form an important part. In discussions with the Taoiseach and with the Irish Government, will the Secretary of State ensure that special status for Northern Ireland is considered thoroughly in those negotiations?
Article 50
Proceeding contribution from
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
(Social Democratic & Labour Party)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 24 January 2017.
It occurred during Ministerial statement on Article 50.
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