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Does the Minister not agree that mutual enforcement is, in principle, about using what already exists in terms of trade?

I will try to be as brief as possible, to allow others to speak.

The real point is getting rid of the Irish sea checks; it is anathema that one part of the United Kingdom is now treated separately from the

I thought the hon. and learned Member might tempt me down that road.

The right hon. Gentleman is addressing an important part of the Bill’s purpose—from all the rhetorical issues right down to hard tacks.

On this particular point, it is worth pointing out that the EU already does it.

We are moving slightly into the ridiculous; may I bring us back to the main point? The purpose of the Bill that the hon.

This debate was long overdue, and we have used the time well.

This debate was long overdue, and we have used the time well.

Before the Minister concludes, there is something that many Members have called for that he has not touched on.