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890378

	registered interest
	date	24/04/2018
	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	Small Businesses: UK Trade with EU
	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 he is taking to ensure that small and medium sized enterprises that trade with the EU are not subject to high tariffs for that trade after the UK leaves the EU.
	tabling member constituency	Coventry South
	tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
	uin	137421
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/04/2018 answer text <p>A close trading relationship benefits both the UK and EU Member States, and we want the broadest and deepest possible partnership – covering more sectors and co-operating more fully than any Free Trade Agreement anywhere in the world today. We want to have the greatest possible tariff- and barrier-free trade with our European neighbours, as well as to negotiate our own trade agreements around the world. As the Prime Minister stated in her Mansion House speech, this means we do not want to see the introduction of any tariffs or quotas.</p> answering member constituency Fareham answering member printed Suella Braverman question first answered 27/04/2018 09:25:59 answering member 4475 label Biography information for Suella Braverman
	tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

890477

	registered interest
	date	24/04/2018
	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	Data Protection
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, when the Government plans to start the process of applying for an adequacy decision on data from the EU.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield Central
	tabling member printed	Paul Blomfield
	uin	137537
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/04/2018 answer text <p>The UK has very high standards of data protection and recognises the need for, and is one of the leading drivers of, high data protection standards across the globe. As the Prime Minister said in both her Munich and Mansion House speeches, achieving a deal on data protection is one of the foundations that must underpin the UK-EU relationship.</p><p> </p><p>We want to secure an agreement with the EU that provides the stability and confidence for EU and UK business and individuals to achieve our aims in maintaining and developing the UK’s strong trading and economic links with the EU. That is why we will be seeking more than just an adequacy arrangement and want to see an appropriate ongoing role for the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office.</p><p> </p><p>Following the EU’s adoption of guidelines for negotiations on our future relationship at the March European Council, we have had early discussions with the Commission on that future relationship and we look forward to making further progress on this to secure the best deal for both the UK and EU.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Fareham answering member printed Suella Braverman question first answered 27/04/2018 09:23:52 answering member 4475 label Biography information for Suella Braverman
	tabling member	4058 label Biography information for Paul Blomfield

890301

	registered interest
	date	24/04/2018
	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 Answer of 23 April 2018 to Question 136425 on Brexit, if he will make it his policy to include within that analysis information on the effect of the proposed deal between the UK and the EU.
	tabling member constituency	Leigh
	tabling member printed	Jo Platt
	uin	137676
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/04/2018 answer text <p>As set out in our responses to Questions 134796 and 136425, the Government’s position is that when we bring forward the vote on the final deal, we will ensure that Parliament is presented with the appropriate analysis on which to make an informed decision.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We are meeting our commitment to keeping Parliament informed and allowing for proper scrutiny, and will continue to do so going forward.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 27/04/2018 11:01:50 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	4673 label Biography information for Jo Platt

890138

	registered interest
	date	23/04/2018
	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	Fisheries
	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 UK will retain the exclusive use of the six-nautical-miles and 12-nautical-miles fishing zones during the proposed 21-month implementation period before the UK leaves the EU.
	tabling member constituency	Vauxhall
	tabling member printed	Kate Hoey
	uin	137188
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/04/2018 answer text <p>During the implementation period, the UK will no longer be a Member State of the European Union.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>In order to ensure a smooth transition and to give governments, businesses and citizens on both sides the time they need to prepare for our new relationship, we have agreed that common rules will remain in place during the implementation period. This includes the current arrangements on the management and access of the six-nautical-miles and 12-nautical miles fishing zones.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Crucially, we have safeguarded the interests of our fishermen by ensuring that the UK’s share of catch cannot be reduced.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>In December 2020, we will be negotiating fishing opportunities as a third country and fully independent coastal state, deciding who can access our waters and on what terms for the first time in over 40 years.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 27/04/2018 10:59:59 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	210 label Biography information for Baroness Hoey

890461

	registered interest
	date	24/04/2018
	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	Trade Marks
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, whether UK trade mark attorneys will maintain rights of representation at the EU Intellectual Property Office during the transition period under the terms of the European Commission's draft withdrawal agreement; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Bermondsey and Old Southwark
	tabling member printed	Neil Coyle
	uin	137588
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/04/2018 answer text <p>The UK and EU negotiating teams have reached agreement on the terms of an implementation period that will start on 30 March 2019 and last until 31 December 2020. As part of this, UK lawyers will maintain their rights of audience before EU courts.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We are currently in discussions with the EU on the IP title of the Withdrawal Agreement, seeking to ensure that where intellectual property rights more generally are within the scope of separation discussions, the Withdrawal Agreement provides the greatest possible legal certainty for users, applicants, right holders and attorneys.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 27/04/2018 10:51:39 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	4368 label Biography information for Neil Coyle

890099

	registered interest
	date	23/04/2018
	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	EU Law
	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 held discussions with other Ministers on the process by which EU regulations and directives will enter into force during the implementation period after the UK leaves the EU; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Belfast North
	tabling member printed	Nigel Dodds
	uin	137149
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/04/2018 answer text <p>We regularly engage with Ministers on EU exit, including on the agreement on the implementation period. The Government does not comment on internal discussions with Ministers.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The UK and the EU agreed in March, in the draft Withdrawal Agreement that, in most areas, EU law will continue to have the same legal effects in the UK as now during the implementation period, in order to provide continuity and certainty to businesses and citizens.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The Government has been clear that the Withdrawal Agreement &amp; Implementation Bill will be used to implement the major elements of the Withdrawal Agreement in domestic law.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>In order to ensure that the UK’s interests are protected during the implementation period, a Joint Committee will be established to provide the UK with a means to raise concerns regarding new laws, which we consider might be harmful to our interests. We have also agreed that the whole Withdrawal Agreement will be subject to an article of good faith, ensuring that both sides support each other in delivering the agreement.</p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 27/04/2018 10:56:29 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
	tabling member	1388 label Biography information for Lord Dodds of Duncairn

885877

	registered interest
	date	17/04/2018
	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: Databases
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what percentage of the Department for Exiting the European Union's data is hosted (1) in the UK, and (2) overseas.
	tabling member printed	Lord Harris of Haringey
	uin	HL6976
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/04/2018 answer text <p>All data held by the Department for Exiting the European Union is hosted by the Cabinet Official Platform or SECRET system.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>It is estimated that 95% of Cabinet Office OFFICIAL data (a proportion of which is DExEU data) is hosted on cloud services, which distributes encrypted packets of data across data centres in the UK and abroad. The remaining data, as well as that which is SECRET and above, is hosted exclusively in the UK.</p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 27/04/2018 10:53:27 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
	tabling member	2671 label Biography information for Lord Harris of Haringey

889857

	registered interest
	date	23/04/2018
	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	British Nationals Abroad: EU Countries
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have received assurances from each of the EU27 regarding the capability of those countries to cope with a potential influx of British expatriates looking for residence rights in the EU; and what steps they will take to ensure that British expatriates looking for residency in the EU27 experience a smooth transition.
	tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
	uin	HL7189
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/04/2018 answer text <p>The agreement we have reached on citizens’ rights will mean that all UK nationals resident in the EU before the end of the implementation period will be able to continue living their lives broadly as now. All UK nationals resident in the European Union by 31 December 2020 will fall under the Citizens’ Rights part of the Withdrawal Agreement.</p><p> </p><p>A smooth and orderly UK exit from the EU is in the interest of all Member States.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We are working to understand what systems, processes and infrastructure Member States will be putting in place ahead of the UK’s EU exit.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 27/04/2018 11:17:21 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
	tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick