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1010408

registered interest
date	19/11/2018
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	Brexit
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, pursuant to the Prime Minister's oral contribution of 15 November 2018, Official Report column 454, what the meaning is of the legal term best endeavours.
tabling member constituency	Christchurch
tabling member printed	Sir Christopher Chope
uin	192703
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/11/2018 answer text <p>The reference to best endeavours in Article 184 of the Withdrawal Agreement is a legally binding commitment that requires the UK and the EU to conduct themselves so that negotiations on the future relationship are meaningful. It prohibits inflexible or obstructive behaviour and obliges the parties to pay reasonable regard to the interests of the other party.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 22/11/2018 15:18:14 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	242 label Biography information for Sir Christopher Chope

1010410

registered interest
date	19/11/2018
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	Brexit
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, pursuant to the Prime Minister's oral contribution of 15 November 2018, Official Report column 454, what the sanction or other mode of enforcement will be for a failure to comply with the legal requirement to use best endeavours.
tabling member constituency	Christchurch
tabling member printed	Sir Christopher Chope
uin	192705
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/11/2018 answer text <p>In the unlikely event that it is determined that a Party has not complied with Article 184 of the Withdrawal Agreement, the primary remedy would be that the party in default would be obliged to return to the negotiating table and modify its position. In the event that there was further non-compliance, remedies may be imposed under the processes established by the Withdrawal Agreement.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 22/11/2018 15:21:36 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	242 label Biography information for Sir Christopher Chope

1008467

registered interest
date	16/11/2018
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	National Income
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 his Department has made on the potential effect of (a) the UK leaving the EU without a deal, (b) the draft withdrawal agreement and (c) the UK remaining in the EU on GDP forecasts over the next 10 years.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	192090
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/11/2018 answer text <p>The UK and the EU have taken a decisive step forward, agreeing the provisional terms of the UK’s smooth and orderly exit from the EU and making significant progress on the outline terms of our future relationship.</p><p>While the chances of no deal have been reduced considerably, the government will continue to do the responsible thing and prepare for all eventualities, in case a final agreement cannot be reached.</p><p>The Government is undertaking a wide range of ongoing analysis, across a range of scenarios, in support of our EU exit negotiations and preparations. When we bring forward the vote on the final deal, we will ensure that Parliament is presented with the appropriate analysis to make an informed decision.<strong><br></strong></p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris grouped question UIN 192095 question first answered 21/11/2018 12:27:22 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

1008468

registered interest
date	16/11/2018
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	Employment
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 Department has made of the potential effect of (a) the UK leaving the EU without a deal, (b) the draft withdrawal agreement and (c) the UK remaining in the EU on forecasted employment rates over the next 10 years.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	192095
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/11/2018 answer text <p>The UK and the EU have taken a decisive step forward, agreeing the provisional terms of the UK’s smooth and orderly exit from the EU and making significant progress on the outline terms of our future relationship.</p><p>While the chances of no deal have been reduced considerably, the government will continue to do the responsible thing and prepare for all eventualities, in case a final agreement cannot be reached.</p><p>The Government is undertaking a wide range of ongoing analysis, across a range of scenarios, in support of our EU exit negotiations and preparations. When we bring forward the vote on the final deal, we will ensure that Parliament is presented with the appropriate analysis to make an informed decision.<strong><br></strong></p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris grouped question UIN 192090 question first answered 21/11/2018 12:27:22 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

1007799

registered interest
date	15/11/2018
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	Brexit: Northern Ireland
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 organisations representing the Irish republican community on the draft agreement on the withdrawal of the UK from the EU and the European Atomic Energy Community.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	191863
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/11/2018 answer text <p>Over the past months, UK Government Ministers and officials have met with a range of stakeholders in Northern Ireland, including representatives from all communities to discuss and hear their views on a wide range issues relating to our Withdrawal from the EU.</p><p>Both former Secretaries of State visited Northern Ireland this year to deepen their understanding of one of the key issues of Brexit. They met a range of stakeholders in Northern Ireland and assured them that the Government will uphold our commitments made to the people of Northern Ireland and the Belfast Agreement</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 21/11/2018 12:23:03 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

1006912

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

1005735

registered interest
date	12/11/2018
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	Transport: West Midlands
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 Cabinet colleagues on the potential effect on transport infrastructure in the West Midlands of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	190345
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2018 answer text <p>Ministers from the Department of Exiting the European Union have visited the West Midlands on a number of occasions since the referendum. The Government is committed to positive and productive engagement with businesses and local government in the West Midlands, as well as all parts of the UK, and will continue to work closely with them to understand the potential impact and opportunities presented by the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.</p><p>We have already carried out very significant ‘no deal’ preparations, and we have now published 106 specific technical notices to help businesses, citizens and consumers to prepare for March 2019 in the event of a no deal scenario.</p><p>These included 13 technical notices published by the Department for Transport covering road, rail, aviation and maritime. These technical notices set out, in detail, the potential effects on transport both at a regional and national level.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 15/11/2018 11:19:29 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

1005894

registered interest
date	12/11/2018
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	Government Departments: Disclosure of Information
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, pursuant to the Answer of 12 November 2018 to Question 188901 on on Government Departments: Disclosure of Information, how many non-disclosure agreements comprise a limited number.
tabling member constituency	Oxford West and Abingdon
tabling member printed	Layla Moran
uin	190568
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/11/2018 answer text <p>Government departments make use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) when structuring their engagements on preparations for leaving the EU, which is a crucial component of planning. It is for departments to determine the manner in which engagement with stakeholders takes place. Given the sensitive nature of some discussions, there may be limited circumstances in which departments have used NDAs to enable those conversations, thereby reaching more stakeholders than would otherwise be the case.</p><p>As I said in my previous answer, this department has put a limited number of NDAs in place in the course of its work. The department’s use of NDAs is limited to standard contractual arrangements with those providing services to support our work and are necessary to protect commercial considerations.</p><p>According to central records, the department has six current NDAs covering standard contractual arrangements with providers for activity including media monitoring, consultancy and research. Once awarded, we endeavour to adhere to cross-government guidance by publishing all contracts on the Contracts Finder within 90 days of award.</p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 19/11/2018 15:09:28 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	4656 label Biography information for Layla Moran

1003856

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	Port of Dover: Domestic Visits
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, how many official visits he has made to the Port of Dover since July 2018.
tabling member constituency	Darlington
tabling member printed	Jenny Chapman
uin	189660
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2018 answer text <p>The former Secretary of State did not visit the Port of Dover. Ministers in the Department for Exiting the EU with responsibility for ports visited the Port of Dover twice this year. Former Minister Suella Braverman on the 14th May and Chris Heaton-Harris on the 24th August.</p><p>DExEU ministers have visited 19 ports to date as part of a wider programme of engagement carried out by other Government ministers and officials to ports around the United Kingdom. Ministers from across Government have also carried out extensive engagement on EU exit with businesses and industry bodies from all sectors of the economy, including ports and the maritime industry, and will continue to do so.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 15/11/2018 15:00:12 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	3972 label Biography information for Baroness Chapman of Darlington