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18/10/2016
PM Committed To Full Engagement With Executive On UK's Exit From EU
Prime Minister Theresa May said she is committed to full engagement with the Executive on the UK's exit from the European Union (EU).
Mrs May was responding to a letter sent by First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness in August.
In her response she wrote: "I agree with you that the future of the border with Ireland is of the highest priority for Northern Ireland and indeed is an important priority for the UK as a whole.
"The UK Government, the Northern Ireland Executive and the Irish Government have all been clear that we wish to see the continuance of the free movement of people and goods across the island of Ireland and the maintenance of the Common Travel Area across the whole of the UK and Ireland, which has served us well.
"No one wants to see a return to the borders of the past, the disruption that would bring to the people and businesses crossing the border as part of their daily lives and the opportunity it could present for those who are not committed to supporting the political process and the rule of law."
She also invited both Ministers to the next Plenary meeting of the Joint Ministerial Committee which is taking place on 24 October.
(CD/MH)
Mrs May was responding to a letter sent by First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness in August.
In her response she wrote: "I agree with you that the future of the border with Ireland is of the highest priority for Northern Ireland and indeed is an important priority for the UK as a whole.
"The UK Government, the Northern Ireland Executive and the Irish Government have all been clear that we wish to see the continuance of the free movement of people and goods across the island of Ireland and the maintenance of the Common Travel Area across the whole of the UK and Ireland, which has served us well.
"No one wants to see a return to the borders of the past, the disruption that would bring to the people and businesses crossing the border as part of their daily lives and the opportunity it could present for those who are not committed to supporting the political process and the rule of law."
She also invited both Ministers to the next Plenary meeting of the Joint Ministerial Committee which is taking place on 24 October.
(CD/MH)
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