The noble Baroness is making a very compelling argument about the agricultural and livestock issues associated with the Irish border. I suggest to her that it is even more compelling if the Committee takes account of the fact that many of these farms actually straddle the border; in other words, livestock moves back and forth of its own volition all the time. It is absolutely vital that these phytosanitary issues are addressed but the Government seem to be in denial about them.
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Hain
(Labour)
in the House of Lords on Monday, 5 March 2018.
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and
Debate on bills on European Union (Withdrawal) Bill.
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