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717925

registered interest
date	05/04/2017
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	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the similarities in land border issues to be taken into consideration in relation to (1) Spain and Gibraltar, and (2) Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, in the forthcoming negotiations with the EU.
tabling member printed	Lord Eames
uin	HL6672
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/04/2017 answer text <p><br>We have been engaging with the Devolved Administrations, including the Northern Ireland Executive, and Gibraltar to understand their priorities and interests, and will continue to involve them as we enter negotiations.<br><br>We have established a Joint Ministerial Committee (European Union Negotiations) for the Devolved Administrations, and are engaging with Gibraltar through the new Joint Ministerial Committee (Gibraltar European Union Negotiations). The latter will allow us to take account of the particular interests that Gibraltar has, given that the EU Treaties apply to a large extent in Gibraltar, with some exceptions (for example, Gibraltar is not part of the Customs Union).<br><br>Regarding the Common Travel Area between the United Kingdom and Ireland, there is a strong commitment between the United Kingdom government, the Irish government and the Northern Ireland Executive to protect the current arrangement. We will work with the new Northern Ireland Executive, the Irish Government and the Crown Dependencies to deliver a practical solution that allows for the maintenance of the Common Travel Area, while protecting the integrity of the United Kingdom’s immigration system.<br><br>We understand the importance of a well functioning Gibraltar-Spain border, and stand ready to work with the Government of Gibraltar and the Government of Spain to ensure the border continues to function well. <br><br></p><p><strong><p><p></strong></p> answering member printed Lord Bridges of Headley question first answered 24/04/2017 11:46:09 answering member 4535 label Biography information for Lord Bridges of Headley
tabling member	2793 label Biography information for Lord Eames

717828

registered interest
date	04/04/2017
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	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the need for legislative consent motions to be passed by the Scottish Parliament, Welsh Assembly, and the Northern Ireland Assembly in relation to the Great Repeal Bill.
tabling member printed	Baroness Smith of Gilmorehill
uin	HL6637
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/04/2017 answer text <p>The final content of the Great Repeal Bill, when it is introduced, will determine the process to take it forward.</p><p>The Government fully respects the Sewel Convention and is working closely with the devolved administrations – for example through the Joint Ministerial Committee on EU Negotiations.</p><p>This is part of the normal working arrangements between the UK Government and the devolved administrations.<br><br></p><p /> <p> </p> answering member printed Lord Bridges of Headley question first answered 21/04/2017 10:34:41 answering member 4535 label Biography information for Lord Bridges of Headley
tabling member	3125 label Biography information for Baroness Smith of Gilmorehill

714946

registered interest
date	29/03/2017
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	Brexit
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of a second Scottish independence referendum on Brexit negotiations and planning.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL6432
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/04/2017 answer text <p>As the Prime Minister has said, now is not the time to be talking about a second independence referendum. It would be unfair to the people of Scotland to ask them to make a crucial decision without knowing what our future partnership with the EU will be.</p><p>The UK needs to work together, putting all our energies into securing a deal that works for the entire United Kingdom and the right deal for Scotland in our negotiations with the European Union. <br><strong><br><br></strong></p> answering member printed Lord Bridges of Headley question first answered 12/04/2017 13:05:53 answering member 4535 label Biography information for Lord Bridges of Headley
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

713107

registered interest
date	21/03/2017
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	Brexit
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure that they have the necessary resources to manage the transition of powers from the EU, in relation to (1) central government departments, and (2) assessing and managing the impact of leaving the EU on the devolution settlements.
tabling member printed	Lord Empey
uin	HL6227
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/04/2017 answer text <p>We constantly review and monitor the size of the Civil Service workforce to meet the Prime Minister’s priorities.<br><br>The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced £412m of additional funding to support EU exit and trade policy. The Civil Service is focused on delivering the Government’s commitment to leave the European Union and get the very best deal for the UK. We are equipping ourselves with the right people and the right skills across government to make this happen, and keeping our plans - and ability to deliver them - under constant review. <br><br></p><p><strong><p><p><p><br></strong></p> answering member printed Lord Bridges of Headley question first answered 04/04/2017 15:36:59 answering member 4535 label Biography information for Lord Bridges of Headley
tabling member	4216 label Biography information for Lord Empey

712584

registered interest
date	20/03/2017
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	Brexit
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the remarks by the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union on 2 February (HC Deb, col 1226), to which local councils the Minister of State for Exiting the European Union has sent invitations to discuss Brexit.
tabling member printed	Lord Teverson
uin	HL6179
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/04/2017 answer text <p>The Government is seeking to engage local councils as we exit the European Union. The leaders of local government associations in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland were invited and met with the Minister of State for Exiting the European Union on 21 February. The Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union has committed to meeting combined authority mayors once they are elected in May and further ministerial engagement with councils is planned after the May local government elections.<br><br></p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Bridges of Headley question first answered 05/04/2017 15:58:28 answering member 4535 label Biography information for Lord Bridges of Headley
tabling member	3789 label Biography information for Lord Teverson

712585

registered interest
date	20/03/2017
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	Brexit
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of the White Paper <i>The United Kingdom’s exit from, and new partnership with, the European Union</i>, Cm 9417, how many of the around 150 stakeholder engagement events held across the UK by ministers from the Department for Exiting the European Union took place in (1) the South-West of England, and (2) Cornwall.
tabling member printed	Lord Teverson
uin	HL6180
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/04/2017 answer text <p>The DExEU Ministerial team has committed to visiting every region of the UK. Ministers from the whole of Government have held meetings across the country to prepare for the negotiations. Ministers have visited the South West of England twice since the creation of the Department; DExEU ministers are yet to visit Cornwall.<br> <br>We are planning more regional visits throughout the UK, including to the South West of England, as we continue to build a national consensus around our negotiating position.<br> <br>Details of Ministerial meetings will be published in the Department's Quarterly Transparency Returns, which will be made publicly available on GOV.UK.<br><br></p><p><strong><p><p><br></strong></p> answering member printed Lord Bridges of Headley question first answered 05/04/2017 15:53:44 answering member 4535 label Biography information for Lord Bridges of Headley
tabling member	3789 label Biography information for Lord Teverson

712586

registered interest
date	20/03/2017
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	Brexit
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what engagement the Department for Exiting the European Union has had with Cornwall since that Department was formed in July 2016.
tabling member printed	Lord Teverson
uin	HL6181
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/04/2017 answer text <p>The DExEU Ministerial team has committed to visiting every region of the UK. Ministers from the whole of Government have held meetings across the country to prepare for the negotiations. Ministers have visited the South West of England twice since the creation of the Department; DExEU ministers are yet to visit Cornwall.<br><br>We are planning more regional visits throughout the UK, including to the South West of England, as we continue our engagement and seek to build a national consensus around our negotiating position.<br><br>Details of Ministerial meetings will be published in the Department's Quarterly Transparency Returns, which will be made publicly available on GOV.UK.<br><br></p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member printed Lord Bridges of Headley question first answered 05/04/2017 15:50:52 answering member 4535 label Biography information for Lord Bridges of Headley
tabling member	3789 label Biography information for Lord Teverson

711577

registered interest
date	15/03/2017
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	Brexit
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many bills they are preparing as part of the process of leaving the European Union.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town
uin	HL6083
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/03/2017 answer text <p>The Government is carefully considering what changes need to be made to the statute book to effect the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union. The details of the next legislative programme will be announced in the usual manner.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Bridges of Headley question first answered 24/03/2017 11:15:38 answering member 4535 label Biography information for Lord Bridges of Headley
tabling member	4159 label Biography information for Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town

708727

registered interest
date	06/03/2017
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	Brexit
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the recent proposal by the British Chamber of Commerce that Brexit should be postponed if a trade deal with the EU does not materialise by the end of the negotiation process under Article 50.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL5858
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/03/2017 answer text <p>The Government strongly believes it is possible to achieve a good deal that works for the EU and the UK. The Government is also committed to providing certainty to business at the earliest opportunity. Article 50 is clear that once a Member State has notified the European Council of their intention to leave, the negotiation process can only be extended with unanimous agreement of the European Council and the Member state concerned.<br> <br>It is right, however, that the Government should prepare for every eventuality, and as the Prime Minister has made clear, no deal is better than a bad deal<strong>.<br></strong></p> answering member printed Lord Bridges of Headley question first answered 17/03/2017 12:32:57 answering member 4535 label Biography information for Lord Bridges of Headley
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

671129

registered interest
date	10/01/2017
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	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Bridges of Headley on 21 December 2016 (HL4050), what are the 50 sectors on which they are undertaking an analysis.
tabling member printed	Viscount Waverley
uin	HL4531
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/01/2017 answer text <p>Our overall analysis covers the entirety of the UK economy, and we are looking at over 50 sectors within the areas of goods; services; financial services; network industries; and agriculture and fisheries as well as cross-cutting regulations.<br><br>Our analysis and the sectoral breakdown, however, continues to evolve as we engage with stakeholders and experts. This process will allow us to gain even more insight.</p><p><strong><br></strong>We will disclose the sectors we are analysing in due course.</p> answering member printed Lord Bridges of Headley question first answered 18/01/2017 16:18:45 answering member 4535 label Biography information for Lord Bridges of Headley
tabling member	1744 label Biography information for Viscount Waverley