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registered interest
date	14/11/2018
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	Motor Vehicles: Manufacturing Industries
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 industry representatives on the potential effect of the draft withdrawal agreement on the automotive industry.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	191276
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/11/2018 answer text <p>The UK and the EU have worked intensively together on this Withdrawal Agreement to get the best deal for businesses and citizens. The text agreed reflects the positive evolution in both sides’ positions.</p><p>The UK’s automotive industry is world leading, and global demand for UK vehicles is strong.</p><p>My colleagues across Government have been in regular contact with the automotive industry to ensure the best possible outcomes for the sector, including in the Withdrawal Agreement.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 19/11/2018 16:46:01 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

1146077

registered interest
date	25/09/2019
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	Motor Vehicles: Manufacturing Industries
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, when Ministers and officials of his Department last met with representatives of the UK automotive sector; and what assessment he has made of what Government assistance that sector will require in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
tabling member printed	Tom Brake
uin	290579
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/10/2019 answer text <p>DExEU Ministers and officials have regular ongoing engagement with the automotive sector, including world-leading manufacturers and representative bodies such as the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).</p><p>The Secretary of State for Exiting the EU met with Honda in June. Separately, Ministers met with McLaren and Nissan Europe in June and July. Since 1st January 2019 DExEU Permanent Secretaries have met SMMT on four occasions (with the most recent meeting on September 20th).</p><p>HMG is committed to ensuring that the UK continues to be one of the most competitive locations in the world for automotive manufacturing after we leave the European Union. Adapting to new regulatory requirements takes time, so the Government will provide continuity in goods regulation for a temporary period after exit day. If UK manufacturers, distributors and importers continue to meet EU requirements, their goods can still be placed on the EU market. Furthermore, tariffs will not apply to car parts.. The Government will continue to apply zero tariffs to steel imports, ensuring the continuation of supply of a key material for UK production, especially in automotive. Tariffs will, however, apply to finished vehicles.</p><p>The Government has published technical notices on <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/placing-manufactured-goods-on-the-uk-market-if-theres-no-brexit-deal#non-harmonised-goods" target="_blank">Placing manufactured goods on the UK market after Brexit</a> and <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/placing-manufactured-goods-on-the-eu-internal-market-if-theres-no-deal" target="_blank">Placing manufactured goods on the EU market after Brexit</a>, as well as making dedicated, tailored advice available for the automotive sector: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-automotive-sector-and-preparing-for-eu-exit" target="_blank">The automotive sector and preparing for Brexit</a>.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 03/10/2019 14:36:52 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
tabling member	151 label Biography information for Tom Brake

1147084

registered interest
date	30/09/2019
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	Motor Vehicles: Manufacturing Industries
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 Government's level of preparedness within the automotive industry in September 2019 compared to March 2019; and what plans the Government has put in place to protect the automotive industry's just-in-time supply chain.
tabling member constituency	Washington and Sunderland West
tabling member printed	Mrs Sharon Hodgson
uin	292169
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/10/2019 answer text <p>The UK automotive industry remains one of our great success stories, and we are determined to ensure that the UK continues to be one of the most competitive locations in the world for automotive after we leave the European Union. The Government is in regular dialogue with businesses in the automotive sector, including those in the supply chain.</p><p>We recognise that adapting to new regulatory requirements takes time, so the Government will provide continuity in goods regulation for a temporary period after exit day. If UK manufacturers, distributors and importers continue to meet EU requirements, their goods can still be placed on the EU market.</p><p>Since March 2019 the Government has updated technical notices on placing manufactured goods on the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/placing-manufactured-goods-on-the-uk-market-if-theres-no-brexit-deal#non-harmonised-goods" target="_blank">UK</a>: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/placing-manufactured-goods-on-the-uk-market-if-theres-no-brexit-deal#non-harmonised-goods and <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/placing-manufactured-goods-on-the-eu-internal-market-if-theres-no-deal" target="_blank">EU</a>: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/placing-manufactured-goods-on-the-eu-internal-market-if-theres-no-deal" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/placing-manufactured-goods-on-the-eu-internal-market-if-theres-no-deal</a> markets after Brexit. There also exists dedicated, tailored advice available for the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-automotive-sector-and-preparing-for-eu-exit" target="_blank">automotive sector</a>. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-automotive-sector-and-preparing-for-eu-exit</p><p>In the event of a no deal exit, tariffs will not apply to car parts. Furthermore, the Government will continue to apply zero tariffs to steel imports, ensuring the continuation of supply of a key material for UK automotive production.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 08/10/2019 09:40:24 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
tabling member	1521 label Biography information for Mrs Sharon Hodgson

1147408

registered interest
date	01/10/2019
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	Motor Vehicles: Manufacturing Industries
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, with reference to the findings of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Motor Industry Facts 2019 report that in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal 52.6 per cent of UK produced cars are exported to the EU, what steps the Government plans to take to support the automotive industry in the event that the UK leave the EU without a deal and exports of those cars are subject to a 10 per cent tariff in line with WTO rules.
tabling member constituency	Washington and Sunderland West
tabling member printed	Mrs Sharon Hodgson
uin	292865
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/10/2019 answer text <p>It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.</p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 08/10/2019 15:57:42 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
tabling member	1521 label Biography information for Mrs Sharon Hodgson

1149010

registered interest
date	14/10/2019
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	Motor Vehicles: Manufacturing Industries
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, with reference to the Government's No-Deal Readiness Report, what steps the Government plans to take to support the automotive industry in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal and exports of cars to the EU are subject to a 10 per cent tariff on finished vehicles in line with the EU’s Most Favoured Nation tariff.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Erdington
tabling member printed	Jack Dromey
uin	253
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/10/2019 answer text <p>Officials have regular ongoing engagement with the automotive sector and the Government will continue to work closely with the industry to support future trade.</p><p>The No-Deal Readiness Report sets out Government preparation for leaving without a deal in the areas of Manufactured Goods Regulation and Vehicles and Components, as well as the actions businesses should take. The Government has also published a technical notice on placing manufactured goods on the EU market after Brexit as well as dedicated, tailored advice for the automotive sector.</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-automotive-sector-and-preparing-for-eu-exit" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/placing-manufactured-goods-on-the-eu-internal-market-if-theres-no-deal</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-automotive-sector-and-preparing-for-eu-exit" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-automotive-sector-and-preparing-for-eu-exit</a></p><p>As referred to in the No-Deal Readiness Report, we recognise that adapting to new regulatory requirements takes time, so the Government will provide continuity in goods regulation for a temporary period after exit day. If UK manufacturers, distributors and importers continue to meet EU requirements, their goods can still be placed on the EU market.</p><p><a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/837632/No_deal_readiness_paper.PDF" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/837632/No_deal_readiness_paper.PDF</a></p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 21/10/2019 14:07:15 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
tabling member	3913 label Biography information for Jack Dromey

918482

registered interest
date	06/06/2018
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	Motor Vehicles: Manufacturing Industries
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 Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on the potential effect of the UK not agreeing a deal with the EU on the automotive industry.
tabling member constituency	Arfon
tabling member printed	Hywel Williams
uin	150595
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/06/2018 answer text <p>The Secretary of State has regular discussions with his Cabinet colleagues on a range of issues.</p><p>The UK’s automotive industry is world leading. Global demand for UK designed, engineered, and manufactured vehicles is strong. Both the UK and the EU share a strong commercial interest in preserving integrated supply chains, including those that support just-in-time production across the automotive sector.</p><p><br>We are determined to ensure that the UK continues to be one of the most competitive locations in the world for automotive and other advanced manufacturing.</p> answering member constituency Wycombe answering member printed Mr Steve Baker question first answered 13/06/2018 14:33:11 answering member 4064 label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker
tabling member	1397 label Biography information for Hywel Williams

964138

registered interest
date	03/09/2018
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	Motor Vehicles: Manufacturing Industries
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what steps the Government has taken in its negotiations with the EU to maintain the diagonal accumulation of origin principle in relation to automotive (a) goods and (b) supplies after the UK leaves the EU.
tabling member constituency	Birkenhead
tabling member printed	Frank Field
uin	169038
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2018 answer text <p>We want to ensure the trade in goods between the UK and EU remains frictionless at the border, and that businesses can continue to operate, as much as possible, through their established global value and supply chains.</p><p>The UK is therefore proposing that there will be no routine requirements for rules of origin on trade in goods between the UK and the EU, and arrangements that facilitate cumulation with current and future Free Trade Agreement partners. These proposals cover all goods, including automotive goods and supplies.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 12/09/2018 09:29:20 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	478 label Biography information for Lord Field of Birkenhead

964140

registered interest
date	03/09/2018
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	Motor Vehicles: Manufacturing Industries
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what steps the Government is taking during negotiations with the EU to ensure frictionless trade for the automotive sector after the UK leaves the EU.
tabling member constituency	Birkenhead
tabling member printed	Frank Field
uin	169039
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2018 answer text <p>On 12 July 2018, the Government published its White Paper setting out a proposed UK-EU free trade area for goods, including automotive products, to ensure continued frictionless access at the border to each other’s markets. This would be underpinned by an upfront commitment to a common rulebook on goods and a Facilitated Customs Arrangement to avoid customs checks and controls at our borders<br><br>The common rulebook would cover all rules that set the requirements for placing a product on the market, and it would mean automotive products could undergo one series of approvals in one country in order to place products on the UK and EU markets.<br><br>The UK and the EU would continue recognising the activities of one another’s vehicle type approval authorities, including whole vehicle type approval certificates, assessments of conformity of production procedures and other associated activities.</p><p>We look forward to continuing our negotiations with the EU on this issue.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 11/09/2018 17:09:23 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	478 label Biography information for Lord Field of Birkenhead

969072

registered interest
date	06/09/2018
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	Motor Vehicles: Manufacturing Industries
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, if he will hold discussions with car manufacturers in the West Midlands on frictionless car manufacturing supply chains.
tabling member constituency	The Wrekin
tabling member printed	Mark Pritchard
uin	171326
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2018 answer text <p>Ministers in my Department and across Government continue to engage with companies from all sectors and across the country - including with the car manufacturing sector - to hear their priorities and issues as we leave the European Union. In July we hosted a business engagement event at Chevening House. Representatives from the automotive manufacturing sector with a presence in the West Midlands, including Jaguar Land Rover and BMW UK, were among the attendees at this event.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Fareham answering member printed Suella Braverman question first answered 13/09/2018 15:16:43 answering member 4475 label Biography information for Suella Braverman
tabling member	1576 label Biography information for Mark Pritchard

598383

registered interest
date	10/10/2016
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	Motor Vehicles: Manufacturing Industries
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 any discussions with officials from the automotive industry on levels of future investment in the UK.
tabling member constituency	Sunderland Central
tabling member printed	Julie Elliott
uin	47661
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2016 answer text <p>Ministers across the Government are engaging with multiple sectors as we shape our negotiating strategy. Our automotive sector is very successful and we are determined to protect its interests.</p> answering member constituency Clwyd West answering member printed Mr David Jones question first answered 13/10/2016 16:06:51 answering member 1502 label Biography information for Mr David Jones
tabling member	4127 label Biography information for Julie Elliott