Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 2:45 pm on 27 October 2025.
Lord Coaker
The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence
2:45,
27 October 2025
I confirm that the MoD has had discussions with Ireland, rather than me personally. Northern Ireland is an integral part of the UK while the people of Northern Ireland want that. The noble Baroness’s point with respect to the importance of protecting that, and the important part that it plays for the whole UK, is really important, and we will certainly take that on board and keep it on board.