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1000246
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-11-02
answering body
Department for Exiting the European Union remove filter
answering dept id 203 more like this
answering dept short name Exiting the European Union more like this
answering dept sort name Exiting the European Union more like this
hansard heading Trade Agreements more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, pursuant to the Answer of 23 October to Written Question 179070 on Trade Agreements, if he will publish the international treaties listed under the EU Treaties Office Database that (a) have been superseded, (b) are redundant and (c) are no longer relevant for the UK. more like this
tabling member constituency Carshalton and Wallington more like this
tabling member printed
Tom Brake more like this
uin 187297 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-11-12more like thismore than 2018-11-12
answer text <p>We are committed to maintaining the relationships and cooperation we currently enjoy with third countries and international organisations as we exit the EU. We are seeking to replicate the effects of our international treaties, as far as possible and where relevant, and we are engaging closely with third parties to deliver continuity as we leave the EU.</p><p>In relation to those international agreements listed under the EU Treaties Office database that have been superseded, are redundant, or no longer relevant to the UK, we have a responsibility not to release information that could hinder our discussions with partner countries. We will continue to keep Parliament updated on the progress of transitioning our treaties in preparation for our exit from the EU.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Daventry more like this
answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-12T10:02:51.717Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-12T10:02:51.717Z
answering member
3977
label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris more like this
tabling member
151
label Biography information for Tom Brake more like this
1000283
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-11-02
answering body
Department for Exiting the European Union remove filter
answering dept id 203 more like this
answering dept short name Exiting the European Union more like this
answering dept sort name Exiting the European Union more like this
hansard heading British Nationals Abroad and EU Nationals: Social Security more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what assessment he has made of whether the Withdrawal Agreement maintains the (a) healthcare, (b) welfare, (c) pension and (d) other social security rights of (i) UK citizens living in the EU and (ii) EU citizens living in the UK. more like this
tabling member constituency Hendon more like this
tabling member printed
Dr Matthew Offord more like this
uin 187348 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-11-12more like thismore than 2018-11-12
answer text <p>In December 2017, we reached a fair and reciprocal agreement with the EU on the rights of EU citizens in the UK and UK nationals in the EU, and this is set out in the draft Withdrawal Agreement.</p><p>This agreement will allow EU citizens resident in the UK and UK nationals resident in the EU before the end of the implementation period to continue living their lives broadly as they do now in the countries where they now live. It will enable families who have built their lives together in the EU and the UK to stay together, and it provides certainty that their rights will be maintained, including for residence, healthcare, pensions and other benefits.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Daventry more like this
answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-12T10:04:17.757Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-12T10:04:17.757Z
answering member
3977
label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris more like this
tabling member
4006
label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord more like this
997668
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-11-01more like thismore than 2018-11-01
answering body
Department for Exiting the European Union remove filter
answering dept id 203 more like this
answering dept short name Exiting the European Union more like this
answering dept sort name Exiting the European Union more like this
hansard heading Trade Agreements more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, how many international treaties with third parties the UK is party to as a result of its membership of the EU; and how many of those treaties the UK plans to replicate after the UK leaves the EU. more like this
tabling member constituency Wimbledon more like this
tabling member printed
Stephen Hammond more like this
uin 185557 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-11-08more like thismore than 2018-11-08
answer text <p>The EU Treaties Office Database lists Treaties relating to our EU membership: http://ec.europa.eu/world/agreements/default.home.do.</p><p>Not all of these require action as the UK leaves the EU. We are seeking to replicate the effects of our international treaties, as far as possible and where relevant, and we are engaging closely with third parties to deliver this continuity as we leave the EU.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Daventry more like this
answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-08T16:14:23.1Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-08T16:14:23.1Z
answering member
3977
label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris more like this
tabling member
1585
label Biography information for Stephen Hammond more like this
999134
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-31more like thismore than 2018-10-31
answering body
Department for Exiting the European Union remove filter
answering dept id 203 more like this
answering dept short name Exiting the European Union more like this
answering dept sort name Exiting the European Union more like this
hansard heading Police Service of Northern Ireland more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, how many meetings (a) he, (b) Ministers and (c) officials of his Department have had with Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland in the past twelve months on cross border security arrangements after 29 March 2019. more like this
tabling member constituency East Londonderry more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Gregory Campbell more like this
uin 186230 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-11-08more like thismore than 2018-11-08
answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Exiting the EU met with the Police Service of Northern Ireland on 2 November, and was accompanied by the Deputy Chief Constable on a visit to the border. The former Secretary of State also met with the former Assistant Chief Constable with the Police Service of NI, who accompanied him on a tour of the border, to see first hand the concerns of citizens and businesses relating to the border.</p><p>I have been receiving regular updates from officials on the progress of the border issue and remain committed to agreeing a mutually advantageous deal with the EU. It is a key part of these negotiations that we deliver for the people of Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Daventry more like this
answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-08T17:16:20.73Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-08T17:16:20.73Z
answering member
3977
label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris more like this
tabling member
1409
label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell more like this
999212
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-31more like thismore than 2018-10-31
answering body
Department for Exiting the European Union remove filter
answering dept id 203 more like this
answering dept short name Exiting the European Union more like this
answering dept sort name Exiting the European Union more like this
hansard heading Visas more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what discussions he has held with representatives of the (a) EU and (b) Governments of EU Member States on the potential consequences of the UK leaving the EU without a deal on visa-free travel between the UK and the EU. more like this
tabling member constituency Coventry South more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Jim Cunningham more like this
uin 186171 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-11-05more like thismore than 2018-11-05
answer text <p>The Secretary of State meets regularly with Michel Barnier and his EU counterparts to discuss the issues related to our exit. We are seeking to agree a reciprocal framework for mobility with the EU which will allow people to travel visa-free for tourism and temporary business activities. Leaving without a deal is in neither side’s interests: we remain confident the UK and EU will agree a mutually advantageous deal.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Fareham more like this
answering member printed Suella Braverman more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-05T17:26:13.17Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-05T17:26:13.17Z
answering member
4475
label Biography information for Suella Braverman more like this
tabling member
308
label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham more like this
999306
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-31more like thismore than 2018-10-31
answering body
Department for Exiting the European Union remove filter
answering dept id 203 more like this
answering dept short name Exiting the European Union more like this
answering dept sort name Exiting the European Union more like this
hansard heading Department for Exiting the European Union: Brexit more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, how much his Department has spent on consultancy fees relating to the UK leaving the EU since July 2016. more like this
tabling member constituency Hemsworth more like this
tabling member printed
Jon Trickett more like this
uin 186201 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-11-08more like thismore than 2018-11-08
answer text <p>The department spent a total of £3,377,000 in the period to 31 March 2018 on consultancy fees, as published in the audited Departmental Annual Report and Accounts. Expenditure recorded on departmental financial systems for the current financial year totals £728,000. The final audited expenditure will be published in the relevant Annual Report and Accounts in due course.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Fareham more like this
answering member printed Suella Braverman more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-08T11:53:23.643Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-08T11:53:23.643Z
answering member
4475
label Biography information for Suella Braverman more like this
tabling member
410
label Biography information for Jon Trickett more like this
999364
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-31more like thismore than 2018-10-31
answering body
Department for Exiting the European Union remove filter
answering dept id 203 more like this
answering dept short name Exiting the European Union more like this
answering dept sort name Exiting the European Union more like this
hansard heading British Nationals Abroad: EU Countries more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, when UK citizens living in the EU will have certainty about their rights after the UK leaves the EU. more like this
tabling member constituency Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport more like this
tabling member printed
Luke Pollard more like this
uin 186441 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-11-08more like thismore than 2018-11-08
answer text <p>Citizens’ rights has been our first priority since the very beginning of this process.</p><p>In December 2017, we reached a fair and reciprocal agreement with the EU on the rights of EU citizens in the UK and UK nationals in the EU, and this is set out in the draft Withdrawal Agreement. The agreement confirms that any UK national resident in the EU by December 2020 will be able to stay in their Member State of residence and will provide citizens more certainty about healthcare, pensions and other benefits.</p><p>While the Government is preparing for a range of scenarios, including the unlikely event that we reach March 2019 without agreeing a deal, the Prime Minister stated to EU citizens on 21 September “I want to be clear with you that even in the event of no deal your rights will be protected. You are our friends, our neighbours, our colleagues. We want you to stay.”</p><p>We welcome the reassurances from a number of Member States that they will protect the interests of UK nationals living in their Member States in the unlikely event of a ‘no deal’ scenario and are urging the remaining Member States counterparts to do the same.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Daventry more like this
answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-08T16:27:26.17Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-08T16:27:26.17Z
answering member
3977
label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris more like this
tabling member
4682
label Biography information for Luke Pollard more like this
999365
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-31more like thismore than 2018-10-31
answering body
Department for Exiting the European Union remove filter
answering dept id 203 more like this
answering dept short name Exiting the European Union more like this
answering dept sort name Exiting the European Union more like this
hansard heading British Nationals Abroad: EU Countries more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, whether UK citizens living in the EU will have their rights guaranteed in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal. more like this
tabling member constituency Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport more like this
tabling member printed
Luke Pollard more like this
uin 186442 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-11-08more like thismore than 2018-11-08
answer text <p>Citizens’ rights has been our first priority since the very beginning of this process.</p><p>While the Government is preparing for a range of scenarios, including the unlikely event that we reach March 2019 without agreeing a deal, the Prime Minister stated to EU citizens on 21 September “I want to be clear with you that even in the event of no deal your rights will be protected. You are our friends, our neighbours, our colleagues. We want you to stay.”</p><p>We welcome the reassurances from a number of Member States that they will protect the interests of UK nationals living in their Member States in the unlikely event of a ‘no deal’ scenario and are urging the remaining Member States counterparts to do the same.</p><p>We also will ensure all relevant information is available to UK nationals overseas in the most transparent and accessible way.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Worcester more like this
answering member printed Mr Robin Walker more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-08T11:58:09.233Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-08T11:58:09.233Z
answering member
4091
label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker more like this
tabling member
4682
label Biography information for Luke Pollard more like this
999370
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-31more like thismore than 2018-10-31
answering body
Department for Exiting the European Union remove filter
answering dept id 203 more like this
answering dept short name Exiting the European Union more like this
answering dept sort name Exiting the European Union more like this
hansard heading Borders: Northern Ireland more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what plans he has to visit the land border between Northern Ireland and Ireland before Christmas 2018; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency North Down more like this
tabling member printed
Lady Hermon more like this
uin 186236 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-11-08more like thismore than 2018-11-08
answer text <p>The Secretary of State visited the border on 2 November recognising the importance of protecting the communities on both sides. The former Secretary of State visited Northern Ireland twice this year and I visited in October for meetings with civil society and human rights bodies as part of a wider programme of engagement carried out by Government ministers and officials.<br><br>We remain committed to agreeing a mutually advantageous deal with the EU. It is a key part of these negotiations that we deliver for the people of Northern Ireland and deliver on all our commitments in the joint report including with regard to North/South cooperation, the Belfast Agreement and the integrity of the Single Market<strong><br> </strong></p> more like this
answering member constituency Worcester more like this
answering member printed Mr Robin Walker more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-08T12:00:48.26Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-08T12:00:48.26Z
answering member
4091
label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker more like this
tabling member
1437
label Biography information for Lady Hermon more like this
997557
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-30more like thismore than 2018-10-30
answering body
Department for Exiting the European Union remove filter
answering dept id 203 more like this
answering dept short name Exiting the European Union more like this
answering dept sort name Exiting the European Union more like this
hansard heading Trade Agreements more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what assessment he has made of the effect of increasing the transition period after the UK leaves the EU on the UK's ability to negotiate preferential trade agreements with third countries. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 185602 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-11-08more like thismore than 2018-11-08
answer text <p>As the Prime Minister has made clear, we expect the implementation period to end, as planned, in December 2020.</p><p>The idea to create an option - and it would only be an option - to extend the implementation period for a matter of months would simply provide an &quot;insurance policy&quot; in the extremely unlikely event that no agreement on our future partnership is agreed by December 2020.</p><p>It should be noted that during this period we will be free to negotiate, sign and ratify new trade agreements with third countries.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Daventry more like this
answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-08T16:59:45.8Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-08T16:59:45.8Z
answering member
3977
label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this