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1003633

	registered interest
	date	09/11/2018
	answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
	answering dept id	203
	answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
	answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
	hansard heading	Welsh Language
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what discussions he has had with the (a) Secretary of State for Wales, (b) Welsh Government and (c) Welsh Language Commissioner on the potential effect of the UK leaving the EU on (i) Welsh speakers and (ii) Welsh-speaking communities.
	tabling member constituency	Arfon
	tabling member printed	Hywel Williams
	uin	189593
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/11/2018 answer text <p>As the Prime Minister has made clear, we are committed to securing a deal that works for the whole of the United Kingdom including Welsh-speaking communities. The UK Government has been working closely and effectively with the Welsh Government, the Secretary of State for Wales and Welsh stakeholders on EU Exit to ensure this.</p><p>This includes, for example, the Joint Ministerial Committee on EU Negotiations and the Ministerial Forum on EU Negotiations. The Ministerial Forum recently discussed the UK Government’s proposals for continued cooperation with the EU on culture and education as well as options for continued participation in successor schemes to EU funding programmes, such as Creative Europe, which I understand has played a role in supporting a number of Welsh language projects. We welcomed the Welsh Ministers’ contributions to this discussion.</p><p>While the Welsh language is a devolved matter, we fully recognise its importance as part of the United Kingdom’s rich culture and will continue working with the Welsh Government, the Secretary of State for Wales and Welsh stakeholders to ensure their concerns on this matter are taken into account as we leave the EU.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker grouped question UIN 189595 question first answered 20/11/2018 16:18:11 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	1397 label Biography information for Hywel Williams

713622

	registered interest
	date	23/03/2017
	answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
	answering dept id	203
	answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
	answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
	hansard heading	Overseas Aid: Eastern Europe
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for International Development on increasing the level of UK aid to Eastern Europe.
	tabling member constituency	Arfon
	tabling member printed	Hywel Williams
	uin	68851
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/03/2017 answer text <p>Details of Ministerial Meetings will be published in the Department's Quarterly Transparency Returns, which will be made publicly available on GOV.UK.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 30/03/2017 15:55:09 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	1397 label Biography information for Hywel Williams

749716

	registered interest
	date	07/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
	answering dept id	203
	answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
	answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
	hansard heading	Trade Agreements
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what estimate he has made of the length of discussions on the EU trade deal.
	tabling member constituency	Arfon
	tabling member printed	Hywel Williams
	uin	3617
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/07/2017 answer text <p>After we leave the EU, the UK hopes to enjoy a deep and special partnership with the European Union, taking in both economic and security cooperation. This will enable prosperity for both the UK and the EU, and allow us to protect our shared European values. We want to have reached agreement about our future partnership by the time the two year Article 50 process has ended, in March 2019. From that point, we believe a time-limited, phased process of implementation will be in our mutual interests, and will help to minimise disruption on both sides. The exact details of an implementation period will be a matter for negotiation.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 18/07/2017 12:52:04 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	1397 label Biography information for Hywel Williams

749717

	registered interest
	date	07/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
	answering dept id	203
	answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
	answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
	hansard heading	Immigration: EU Nationals
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, for what reasons the Government chose its planned cut-off date for EU citizens to retain UK citizenship after the UK leaves the EU.
	tabling member constituency	Arfon
	tabling member printed	Hywel Williams
	uin	3618
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2017 answer text <p>Our aim is to provide maximum certainty as quickly as possible for EU citizens in the UK. That is why we are clear that anyone who arrived in the UK before the date we triggered Article 50 (29 March 2017) will be covered by the UK’s proposed approach. And all EU citizens in the UK will have their rights protected under EU law until the date we leave the EU. The specific date will be subject to negotiation but will not be before the date of trigger or after the date of withdrawal.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 17/07/2017 15:06:30 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	1397 label Biography information for Hywel Williams

750738

	registered interest
	date	11/07/2017
	answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
	answering dept id	203
	answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
	answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
	hansard heading	UK Trade with EU
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what estimate he has made of the maximum and minimum annual contributions the UK will have to make to the EU to obtain full access to the single market.
	tabling member constituency	Arfon
	tabling member printed	Hywel Williams
	uin	4354
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2017 answer text <p>We have been clear that, once we leave the EU, we will not be required to pay vast contributions to the EU budget.</p><p>The Government is focused on securing the best possible deal for the United Kingdom as we leave the European Union. We are approaching discussions constructively and respectfully and are confident we can achieve an outcome that works in the interests of both sides.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 17/07/2017 14:57:34 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	1397 label Biography information for Hywel Williams

756187

	registered interest
	date	04/09/2017
	answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
	answering dept id	203
	answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
	answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
	hansard heading	INTERREG Programme: Wales
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what discussions he has had with the Irish Government on the continuation of interreg funding for Wales.
	tabling member constituency	Arfon
	tabling member printed	Hywel Williams
	uin	7155
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/09/2017 answer text <p>The Government will guarantee EU Structural and Investment fund projects signed before we leave the EU, even where these continue after we leave. Beyond these priorities, decisions on the replacement of EU funding will be taken in light of wider UK strategic priorities and other domestic spending decisions. As we transition to longer-term arrangements, we will ensure the devolved administrations are treated fairly and their circumstances are taken into account. The Government is committed to securing a deal that works for the entire United Kingdom - for Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and all parts of England.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 29/09/2017 08:25:11 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	1397 label Biography information for Hywel Williams

778333

	registered interest
	date	26/10/2017
	answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
	answering dept id	203
	answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
	answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
	hansard heading	Brexit: Wales
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, when he last met the First Secretary to discuss the Welsh Government's priorities for the negotiations on the UK leaving the EU.
	tabling member constituency	Arfon
	tabling member printed	Hywel Williams
	uin	109968
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2017 answer text <p>On 16 October 2017, the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union attended the Joint Ministerial Committee on EU Negotiations, chaired by the First Secretary of State and attended by representatives from the devolved administrations, including the Welsh Government. Important progress was made. The Committee discussed priorities for the future relationship with the EU and agreed the principles that will underpin common UK frameworks. The Secretary of State and the First Secretary regularly discuss the process of exiting the European Union.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 02/11/2017 16:59:34 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	1397 label Biography information for Hywel Williams

778334

	registered interest
	date	26/10/2017
	answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
	answering dept id	203
	answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
	answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
	hansard heading	Brexit
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what the formal relationship is between himself and the First Secretary of State.
	tabling member constituency	Arfon
	tabling member printed	Hywel Williams
	uin	109966
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2017 answer text <p>The First Secretary of State is a colleague and member of Cabinet. An outline of ministerial responsibilities can be found on GOV.UK under the relevant departments webpage.<strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 03/11/2017 13:56:07 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	1397 label Biography information for Hywel Williams

837556

	registered interest
	date	05/02/2018
	answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
	answering dept id	203
	answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
	answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
	hansard heading	EU Citizenship
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of adopting EU associated citizenship for UK citizens as a negotiating position.
	tabling member constituency	Arfon
	tabling member printed	Hywel Williams
	uin	126675
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2018 answer text <p>We are content to listen to proposals from the EU on associated citizenship for UK nationals however, to date, this has not been formally proposed to the UK in negotiations. EU treaty provisions state that only citizens of EU Member States are able to hold EU citizenship. Therefore, when the UK ceases to be a member of the European Union, British nationals will no longer hold EU citizenship, unless they hold dual nationality with another EU Member State.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We have secured a deal that will safeguard the rights of UK nationals living in the European Union, so that they can continue living their lives broadly as they do now. Details of this agreement, which gives more certainty about residence, healthcare, pensions and other benefits, can be found in the Joint Report published in December.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>As we move forward into the next phase of negotiations we will continue to work to ensure the best possible outcome for the British people.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 13/02/2018 12:24:56 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	1397 label Biography information for Hywel Williams

845615

	registered interest
	date	20/02/2018
	answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
	answering dept id	203
	answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
	answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
	hansard heading	Department for Exiting the European Union: Welsh Language
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what translation arrangements his Department has put in place to enable efficient and accurate handling of Welsh language correspondence from (a) MPs and (b) the general public.
	tabling member constituency	Arfon
	tabling member printed	Hywel Williams
	uin	128587
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/02/2018 answer text <p>The Department for Exiting the European Union is committed to dealing with all Welsh language correspondence efficiently and accurately. When we receive Welsh language correspondence we seek advice from the Wales Office on a case by case basis.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 28/02/2018 16:33:57 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	1397 label Biography information for Hywel Williams