Stephen presses Minister on Brexit export checks

Last week, during discussion on the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill, in the House of Commons chamber, Stephen asked Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Robin Walker, about post-Brexit trade checks. The minister's answer revealed that there will be reporting requirements despite previous assurances by the Prime Minister to the contrary.

Last week, during discussion on the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill, in the House of Commons chamber, Stephen asked Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Robin Walker, about post-Brexit trade checks.

The minister's answer revealed that there will be reporting requirements despite previous assurances by the Prime Minister to the contrary.

Speaking after the exchange, Stephen said: 'The Prime Minister had clearly promised no new import and export checks along the Irish Sea, but the Minister's answer reveals that this is not correct.'