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705789

registered interest
date	27/02/2017
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: Chief Scientific Advisers
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 plans to appoint a Chief Science Adviser prior to the opening of the negotiations on the UK leaving the EU.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	65659
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/03/2017 answer text <p>The department continues to discuss with Sir Mark Walport, the Government's Chief Scientific Adviser, what more we should do to ensure that DExEU is accessing the very best scientific expertise.</p><p>There are several models for achieving this, and it is important for us to take into account DExEU’s role as a co-ordinating department when considering what provisions to put in place.</p><p>The department is currently exploring these options, including considering the appointment of a Chief Scientific Adviser.<strong><br></strong></p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 02/03/2017 16:23:18 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

705790

registered interest
date	27/02/2017
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 the Government plans to publish the Great Repeal Bill before the next Queen's Speech.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	65658
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/03/2017 answer text <p>The Government intends to introduce the Great Repeal Bill in the next Parliamentary session.</p><p>The Government will also bring forward a White Paper on the Great Repeal Bill that will set out our approach to giving effect to withdrawal on the domestic statute book. We will ensure it is published in time to allow Parliament sufficient time to digest its contents in advance of introduction of the Great Repeal Bill in the next session.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 02/03/2017 12:39:38 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

694316

registered interest
date	24/02/2017
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	Exports: Origin Marking
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 costs to British manufacturers of being subject to non-preferential rules of origin on exports to the EU after the UK has left the EU.
tabling member constituency	Bolton South East
tabling member printed	Yasmin Qureshi
uin	65537
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/03/2017 answer text <p>We want the UK to have the greatest possible barrier-free trade with the EU, delivered through a bold and ambitious Free Trade Agreement.</p><p><br>The Prime Minister has set out our intention to negotiate a new customs arrangement with the EU. We have an open mind about the form of that arrangement, but it is in both the UK and EU's interest that cross-border trade be as frictionless as possible. We will be aiming to minimise the impact of any additional customs procedures on goods trade between the UK and EU.<br><br><br><br></p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 02/03/2017 12:45:40 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	3924 label Biography information for Yasmin Qureshi

693876

registered interest
date	23/02/2017
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	Agriculture and Hospitality Industry: Employment
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 his speech in Tallinn of 21 February 2017, what steps the Government plans to take to promote jobs in the hospitality and agricultural industries to British citizens for fill potential vacancies after the UK leaves the EU.
tabling member constituency	Nottingham North
tabling member printed	Mr Graham Allen
uin	65366
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/03/2017 answer text <p>Supporting our food and farming industries and protecting the environment will form an important part of our exit from the EU. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs will be engaging with industry to inform their initial thinking as part of the wider stakeholder engagement to help shape future agriculture and land use policy, as well as our 25 year Food and Farming Plan.</p><p>In addition, tourism and hospitality are a vital part of our economy. In 2015 foreign visitors contributed £22bn to our economy and the industry as a whole supports some 1.6 million jobs. Since the referendum result, Government has met a range of representatives from the hospitality industry. We are confident our exit presents opportunities for growth in hospitality and we will work closely with the industry to realise these.</p><p>As we conduct our negotiations, it must be a priority to regain more control of the numbers of people who come here from Europe. We are considering very carefully the options that are open to us for our future immigration system. As part of that it is important that we understand the impacts on the different sectors of the economy and the labour market from any changes that we make.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 02/03/2017 16:30:44 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	364 label Biography information for Mr Graham Allen

693877

registered interest
date	23/02/2017
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	EU Grants and Loans
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 24 October 2016 to Question 49406, on combined Authorities; EU Grants and Loans, what consultation with West Midlands stakeholders has been undertaken to date in the review that the Government is undertaking of all EU funding schemes.
tabling member constituency	Wolverhampton North East
tabling member printed	Emma Reynolds
uin	65371
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/02/2017 answer text <p>We are determined to listen and talk to as many organisations, companies and institutions as possible in the West Midlands and throughout the UK.<br><br>DExEU ministers have visited the West Midlands twice in the last four months to engage with local businesses. <br><br>We will ensure that all views are reflected in the British Government's analysis of the priorities and opportunities for the UK as it exits the European Union.<br><br><br></p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 28/02/2017 16:41:16 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4077 label Biography information for Emma Reynolds

693878

registered interest
date	23/02/2017
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	Economic Situation: 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, if he will establish formal arrangements for regular engagement with representatives from the West Midlands on the effect of the UK leaving the EU on that region's economy during his negotiations on leaving the EU.
tabling member constituency	Wolverhampton North East
tabling member printed	Emma Reynolds
uin	65288
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/02/2017 answer text <p>We are determined to listen and talk to as many organisations, companies and institutions as possible in the West Midlands and throughout the UK.<br><br>DExEU Ministers have visited the West Midlands twice in the last four months to meet local businesses.<br><br>We will ensure that all views are reflected in the British Government's analysis of the priorities and opportunities for the UK as it exits the European Union. <br><br><br></p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 28/02/2017 16:38:43 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4077 label Biography information for Emma Reynolds

693879

registered interest
date	23/02/2017
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	Iron and Steel: 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 (a) the Engineering Employers Federation, (b) the Liberty House Group, (c) Tata Steel and (d) other steel manufacturers on the potential effect in the steel industry of the UK leaving the EU.
tabling member constituency	Rutherglen and Hamilton West
tabling member printed	Margaret Ferrier
uin	65301
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/02/2017 answer text <p>We need to ensure that all views are reflected in the British Government's analysis of the priorities and opportunities for the UK as it exits the European Union.<br><br>The Government has set up the Steel Council to work with all key stakeholders to explore actions industry and Government can take to further support the UK steel sector. The Department for Exiting the European Union's Officials and Ministers are working closely with other departments, including the Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy and others, to deliver the best outcomes for the UK.<br><br>DExEU Ministers are working closely with their colleagues across Government to ensure that we are all speaking to every sector, from small family businesses to multinational companies and trade bodies. Details of Ministerial meetings will be published in the Department’s Quarterly Transparency Returns, which will be made publicly available on GOV.UK.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 28/02/2017 16:59:17 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4386 label Biography information for Margaret Ferrier

693438

registered interest
date	22/02/2017
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: Information Officers
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 staff in his Department are employed in media relations and communications roles; and how much has been spent on the salaries of such staff members.
tabling member constituency	Ellesmere Port and Neston
tabling member printed	Justin Madders
uin	65108
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/02/2017 answer text <p>All departments are equipping themselves with the resources they need to get the best deal for the UK. The Department for Exiting the European Union now has over 300 staff, and is growing fast. We are not in a position to give a final total for particular groups of staff as recruitment is ongoing and we will not be giving a running commentary.</p><p><strong><p><p></strong></p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 28/02/2017 17:02:25 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4418 label Biography information for Justin Madders

693441

registered interest
date	22/02/2017
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	Homeopathy: Licensing
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 representatives of the European Medicines Agency on cooperation on the licensing of homeopathic products after the UK exits the European Union.
tabling member constituency	Denton and Reddish
tabling member printed	Andrew Gwynne
uin	65093
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/02/2017 answer text <p>The Government will discuss with the EU and Member States how best to continue cooperation in the field of medicines regulation in the interests of both the UK and the EU. It would not be appropriate to pre-judge the outcome of the negotiations.<br><br></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Clwyd West answering member printed Mr David Jones question first answered 27/02/2017 13:47:24 answering member 1502 label Biography information for Mr David Jones
tabling member	1506 label Biography information for Andrew Gwynne

693442

registered interest
date	22/02/2017
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	Iron and Steel: 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 recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on the future of the UK steel industry.
tabling member constituency	Rutherglen and Hamilton West
tabling member printed	Margaret Ferrier
uin	64955
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/02/2017 answer text <p>We will continue to ensure that all views are reflected in the British Government's analysis of the priorities and opportunities for the UK as it exits the European Union.<br><br>The Government has left no stone unturned in our work to support the steel sector. We will continue to engage with the sector, as well as with the devolved nations and other key stakeholders as we seek to secure long-term viable solutions for the industry. The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and Minister of State for Climate Change and Industry met with steel CEOs on 9 January.<br><br>The Department for Exiting the European Union's Officials and Ministers are working closely with other departments, including the Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy and others, to deliver the best outcomes for the UK.<br><br><br></p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 28/02/2017 16:56:35 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4386 label Biography information for Margaret Ferrier