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816686

registered interest
date	05/01/2018
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: 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 total cost was of compiling the sectoral analyses covering the UK leaving the EU.
tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
tabling member printed	Tom Brake
uin	121113
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/01/2018 answer text <p>As part of our work preparing to make a success of our departure from the European Union, we are carrying out a wide range of analysis. Officials in DExEU and other Departments across Whitehall continue to work to provide the most up to date evidence to inform our negotiations with the EU. <br><br>This work is undertaken as business as usual and so is paid for out of the Department’s budget. The Department does not hold information centrally concerning other Departments’ expenditure. However, other departments’ budgets can be found on GOV.UK.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 10/01/2018 16:22:37 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	151 label Biography information for Tom Brake

810474

registered interest
date	21/12/2017
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	European Banking Authority and European Medicines Agency
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 jobs will be relocated out of the UK as a result of the (a) European Banking Authority and (b) European Medicines Agency moving their headquarters out of London.
tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
tabling member printed	Tom Brake
uin	120820
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/01/2018 answer text <p>The decision to relocate the Agencies was one for the EU27, and the exact details of the moves are a matter for the Commission.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 08/01/2018 12:57:08 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	151 label Biography information for Tom Brake

810681

registered interest
date	21/12/2017
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	Department for Exiting the European Union: Travel
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, how much his Department has spent on (a) taxis, (b) first class train tickets and (c) business class air travel in each quarter since his Department was established.
tabling member constituency	Denton and Reddish
tabling member printed	Andrew Gwynne
uin	121026
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/01/2018 answer text <p>Taxis are booked in line with the Department’s expenses policy and are claimed via a manual expenses process. This information is not distinguishable within the central financial system.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Some First Class train travel may also be claimed via manual expenses and is not included in the information below. The Department for Exiting the European Union always seeks to achieve value for money for the taxpayer and has therefore adopted a policy where, by default, all rail journeys should be Standard Class. First Class tickets are only permitted if they are cheaper than Standard Class tickets or in certain other limited circumstances.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Prior to Quarter 1 (April) 2017, the information was released by the Cabinet Office in answer to written parliamentary question UIN 121021 as the Department for Exiting the European Union used the Cabinet Office travel contract and system.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The following information is available between April and October 2017 taken from the travel provider’s system:</p><p><strong> </strong></p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>Quarter 1</p></td><td><p>Quarter 2</p></td><td><p>Quarter 3</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>First Class train travel</p></td><td><p>£0</p></td><td><p>£187</p></td><td><p>£515</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Business Class air travel</p></td><td><p>£14,209.25</p></td><td><p>£38,943.60</p></td><td><p>£26,355.58</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong></strong><br><br></p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 19/01/2018 16:31:44 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	1506 label Biography information for Andrew Gwynne

810737

registered interest
date	21/12/2017
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	Free Movement of People
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 effect of the Joint report from the negotiators of the European Union and the United Kingdom Government on progress during phase 1 of negotiations under Article 50 TEU on the freedom of movement of UK nationals resident in another EU Member States.
tabling member constituency	Edinburgh North and Leith
tabling member printed	Deidre Brock
uin	121082
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/01/2018 answer text <p>Securing an early agreement to protect the rights of UK nationals in the EU and EU citizens in the UK was the first priority for these negotiations. The agreement that we have reached, set out in our Joint Report, will provide these citizens with certainty about their rights going forward and we have agreed a comprehensive deal that works in the best interests of both EU citizens and UK nationals.</p><p>During the first phase of negotiations the UK strove to secure the right of onward movement for UK nationals with status in an EU Member State. However, the European Commission felt that this was an issue that could not be resolved through the first phase of negotiations. This right of onward movement for UK nationals with status in an EU Member State remains an important issue for the UK and the UK is keen to return to it in the next phase of negotiations.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 12/01/2018 11:18:46 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4417 label Biography information for Deidre Brock

810106

registered interest
date	20/12/2017
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	Architecture: Qualifications
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, whether his Department is seeking to ensure that EU member states will recognise UK architect qualifications after the UK leaves the EU.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	120572
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/01/2018 answer text <p>During negotiations on the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, we have agreed the continued recognition of qualifications, where recognition decisions were received or where recognition procedures were ongoing before the withdrawal date. Architecture qualifications fall into scope of this agreement.</p><p> </p><p>On 15 December the European Council formally confirmed that sufficient progress had been made to move onto the second phase of negotiations. During these talks on our future trading relationship with the EU, we will seek to agree a continued system for the mutual recognition of professional qualifications as part of a bold and ambitious future economic partnership.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 08/01/2018 16:15:50 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

810267

registered interest
date	20/12/2017
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	Water Supply: 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 assessment his Department has made of the potential effect of a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland on the interface between the operation of water regulations in the UK and the Water Framework Directive in the Republic of Ireland.
tabling member constituency	Cambridge
tabling member printed	Daniel Zeichner
uin	120733
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2018 answer text <p>As the Government has made clear we are committed to avoiding a hard border and preserving North-South cooperation. We welcome the inclusion of these vital objectives in the UK EU Joint Report.</p><p><br>Our commitment to protect North-South cooperation applies to the full range of activity, including water quality management, an agreed area of cooperation for the North South Ministerial Council.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 11/01/2018 17:50:35 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4382 label Biography information for Daniel Zeichner

810330

registered interest
date	20/12/2017
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	Department for Exiting the European Union: 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 Answer of 20 December 2017 to Question 118837, for what reasons no reference was made to market access assessments; and whether such assessments have been conducted.
tabling member constituency	Leigh
tabling member printed	Jo Platt
uin	120796
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/01/2018 answer text <p>We are undertaking a comprehensive programme of analytical work looking at the implications of UK withdrawal from the EU. The Government is examining all areas of the UK economy and seeking input from a wide range of businesses and industry bodies in order to inform our negotiations with the EU.</p><p> </p><p>Our overall analytical programme of work is comprehensive, thorough and is continuously updated. We have conducted a range of quantitative and qualitative analysis looking at the implications of EU Exit on the domestic economy. However, these are not in form of discrete market access assessments.</p><p> </p><p>The sector reports recently shared with Members and Peers - which, among other things, contain factual information describing each sector, and a summary of sector views of UK withdrawal - form part of this work.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 10/01/2018 16:25:24 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4673 label Biography information for Jo Platt

809677

registered interest
date	19/12/2017
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, whether his Department has held meetings with (a) the Legatum Institute and (b) Barnabus Reynolds/Politeia on market liberalisation to prepare for the UK leaving the EU.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	120297
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/01/2018 answer text <p>Ministers from across Government are speaking with stakeholders from a variety of sectors, to understand their concerns and priorities regarding our EU exit. As part of this process, we have engaged with a range of think tanks.</p><p><strong><br></strong>Details of Ministerial meetings are published in the Department’s Quarterly Transparency Returns, which are publicly available on <a href="http://gov.uk/" target="_blank">GOV.UK</a>.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 09/01/2018 15:41:31 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

808881

registered interest
date	18/12/2017
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 recent representations he has received from (a) key stakeholders and (b) individuals on (i) the appeal rights of people who are homeless, (ii) carers' rights, (iii) the rights of EU citizens who have married a UK citizen and (iv) the rights of UK citizens who have married a non-UK EU citizen.
tabling member constituency	Sefton Central
tabling member printed	Bill Esterson
uin	119990
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/01/2018 answer text <p>Stakeholder engagement is a central element of our Department’s activities as we leave the EU. Ministers and officials from across Government have carried out extensive engagement with stakeholders, including on issues relating to citizens’ rights.</p><p> </p><p>We have delivered a deal on citizens’ rights that will provide EU citizens certainty about their rights going forward, and it means those living here before the UK’s withdrawal can stay.</p><p> </p><p>The Withdrawal Bill aims to maximise certainty for individuals and businesses about their legal rights and obligations as we leave the EU, and provides the basis for a smooth and orderly exit.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 09/01/2018 16:59:26 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4061 label Biography information for Bill Esterson

809086

registered interest
date	18/12/2017
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, whether he plans for a new regime for state aid and competition rules to be covered by a future deal between the UK and the EU.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	120195
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/01/2018 answer text <p>The Government is aware that the EU negotiating mandate explicitly refers to state aid and competition in the context of any future trade agreement between the EU and UK. This future relationship is subject to negotiation. While the Government cannot speculate on outcomes at this stage, any future regime will be on the principles of open markets and fair competition.</p><p><br>As the Prime Minister made clear in her speech in Florence the UK shares with the EU “the same set of fundamental beliefs; a belief in free trade, rigorous and fair competition, strong consumer rights, and that trying to beat other countries’ industries by unfairly subsidising one’s own is a serious mistake.”</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 09/01/2018 15:55:39 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah