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1078493

registered interest
date	27/02/2019
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 Parliament: Elections
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, whether extending Article 50 would lead to a requirement to hold elections in the UK to the European Parliament.
tabling member constituency	Warley
tabling member printed	John Spellar
uin	226525
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2019 answer text <p>As the Prime Minister said in her statement to the House, we do not want to see Article 50 extended. She was also clear that any extension should be time-limited and as short as possible, and a short extension would almost certainly have to be a one-off.</p><p>As the Prime Minister has said, holding European Parliament elections would not be consistent with the result of the referendum.</p> answering member constituency Spelthorne answering member printed Kwasi Kwarteng question first answered 04/03/2019 16:11:40 answering member 4134 label Biography information for Kwasi Kwarteng
tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar

1078497

registered interest
date	27/02/2019
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: Procurement
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 the guidance entitled, Procurement policy note 03/14: measures to promote tax compliance, published on 6 February 2014, how many suppliers were allocated contracts by his Department as a result of complying with (a) one and (b) more than one of the mitigating circumstances after not meeting the tax compliance questions.
tabling member constituency	Oxford East
tabling member printed	Anneliese Dodds
uin	226748
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2019 answer text <p>No suppliers have been excluded from bidding for contracts due to not meeting the criteria in Procurement Policy Note 03/14 since the Department was created in 2016.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 04/03/2019 16:03:05 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	4657 label Biography information for Anneliese Dodds

1078704

registered interest
date	27/02/2019
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
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 the Government's paper entitled, Implications for Business and Trade of a No Deal Exit on 29 March 2019, what estimate he has made of the number of SMEs that would become financially distressed as a result of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	226690
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/03/2019 answer text <p>We have been clear that leaving the EU with a deal remains the Government’s top priority. The paper ‘Implications for Business and Trade of a No Deal Exit on 29 March 2019’ explains that leaving the European Union without a deal on 29 March 2019 would have a variety of effects on business, trade and the economy, and despite government mitigation, the impact of a 'no deal' scenario is expected to be significant in a number of areas. As a Government, we do not want ‘no deal’, however it is only prudent that we ensure businesses are as prepared as possible for every outcome.</p><p>The priorities and concerns of SMEs are taken seriously by Government. DExEU Ministers have attended the SME Advisory Board, chaired by BEIS. We are providing guidance to business to assist with their preparations, through a public information campaign on the radio, via social media, in print, with out-of-home advertising such as billboards, and we are developing TV advertisements, to ensure that all are aware of our preparations guidance on GOV.UK.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 08/03/2019 09:55:28 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

1078733

registered interest
date	27/02/2019
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 assessment he has made of the potential merits of negotiating a series of bilateral agreements on citizens' rights and other potential areas of common understanding with the EU in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	226611
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/03/2019 answer text <p>The Government has set out a unilateral offer to protect the rights of EU citizens living in the UK in all scenarios, and has been urging all Member States to do the same for UK nationals living in their countries.</p><p>Despite the welcome progress made by some Member States to protect the rights of UK nationals in their countries, there are other areas where the offer to UK nationals falls short, particularly in relation to healthcare. This is why the Government supported the objective of the Costa amendment on the 27 February, as a ring-fenced agreement would achieve our aim of providing certainty to citizens whatever the outcome of negotiations. The Government is now writing to the EU institutions seeking clarity on their position in regards to ring-fencing the citizens’ rights part of the Withdrawal Agreement.</p><p>If a joint UK-EU commitment to ring-fence citizens cannot be achieved, protecting the rights of UK nationals in the EU would, in a no deal, ultimately be a matter for the EU and individual Member States. We are urging them to take all necessary measures to do so. The Foreign Secretary has written to all of his counterparts, and the Government is holding further urgent discussions with Member States to seek assurances on the rights of UK nationals in the EU.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 06/03/2019 10:52:45 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1078740

registered interest
date	27/02/2019
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 plans he has to negotiate a separate transition period with the EU in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	226617
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2019 answer text <p>The Implementation Period - as set out in Part Four of the Withdrawal Agreement - is intended to give businesses and citizens certainty. Without a Withdrawal Agreement, there can be no Implementation Period. That is why we are working with the EU so Parliament can support a deal and the UK can leave the EU in a smooth and orderly way on 29 March 2019.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 04/03/2019 16:20:59 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1078747

registered interest
date	27/02/2019
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, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on negotiations on fishing policy after the UK leaves the EU.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	226623
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2019 answer text <p>We continue to have regular conversations with ministerial colleagues across Government on all aspects of exiting the EU, including on fisheries policy.</p><p>The Government has been absolutely clear that as we leave the EU, we will be become an independent coastal state. For the first time in more than 40 years, we will introduce our own independent fisheries policy and decide who can fish in our waters, and on what terms.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Spelthorne answering member printed Kwasi Kwarteng question first answered 04/03/2019 16:22:32 answering member 4134 label Biography information for Kwasi Kwarteng
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1077401

registered interest
date	26/02/2019
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	What steps the Government is taking to prepare contingency plans for the UK leaving the EU without a deal.
tabling member constituency	North West Norfolk
tabling member printed	Sir Henry Bellingham
uin	909509
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/02/2019 answer text <p>Leaving the EU with a deal remains the Government’s top priority. Our no deal preparations will ensure the country is prepared for every eventuality. Extensive preparations have been underway for over two years and these are continuing.</p><p>We have passed critical legislation, signed international agreements, recruited additional staff and guaranteed certain EU funding in a no deal scenario. Border Force is recruiting c.600 additional Border Force officers and HMRC have already hired over 2,300 extra staff for Brexit, including additional operational staff, like customs inspectors.</p><p>In September 2018, and again in December and February, HMRC sent letters to the 145,000 VAT registered businesses who currently trade with the EU advising them what action they need to take on customs in the event of no deal.</p><p>We have also published and updated 106 specific technical notices to help businesses, citizens and consumers prepare for a no-deal scenario.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Daventry answering member printed Chris Heaton-Harris question first answered 28/02/2019 13:58:33 answering member 3977 label Biography information for Chris Heaton-Harris
tabling member	1441 label Biography information for Lord Bellingham

1078279

registered interest
date	26/02/2019
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	Visas: EU Countries
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what visa or equivalent charges they expect UK residents to pay to secure access to EU Member States after Brexit.
tabling member printed	Lord Bruce of Bennachie
uin	HL14051
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2019 answer text <p>The European Union has proposed to grant UK nationals visa-free travel to the EU for short stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The UK has also said that we do not intend to require visas for EU citizens travelling to the UK for short stays.</p><p>The arrangements for longer stays will depend on the approach taken by individual Member States.</p><p>The FCO’s Travel Advice pages provide the most up to date information on entry requirements for travellers for each Member State.</p><p>This can be found at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice</a>.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member printed Lord Callanan question first answered 12/03/2019 15:57:54 answering member 4336 label Biography information for Lord Callanan
tabling member	615 label Biography information for Lord Bruce of Bennachie

1077141

registered interest
date	25/02/2019
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	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, whether discussions have taken place with EU officials on the adoption of a customs union since the vote on the Withdrawal Agreement on 15 January 2019.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	225575
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/02/2019 answer text <p>The Government’s position on customs is as set out in the Political Declaration and we seek to further agree these proposals in the next phase of the negotiations.</p><p>The UK and the EU will put in place ambitious customs arrangements, using all facilitative arrangements and technologies, which meet the objectives and principles set out in the Political Declaration, including recognising the development of an independent trade policy by the UK beyond the economic partnership with the EU.</p><p>The Government has been clear in it's customs proposals that we want an independent trade policy, which is not possible inside a customs union.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 28/02/2019 16:08:00 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1077289

registered interest
date	25/02/2019
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 University Institute
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 in negotiations with his EU counterparts to ensure the UK’s continued membership of the European University Institute Convention.
tabling member constituency	Totnes
tabling member printed	Dr Sarah Wollaston
uin	225488
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2019 answer text <p>The Government has made clear that it values international exchange and collaboration. Officials in the Department for Exiting the EU and the Department for Education have met with the EUI to hold discussions to explore options to provide continuity and ensure UK students at the EUI can complete their studies.</p><p>Should Parliament approve the deal the Prime Minister has negotiated with the EU, the UK will continue to apply the terms of the EUI Convention for the duration of the implementation period. The UK’s rights and obligations under the Convention would continue during that period, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement. The Political Declaration sets out that we will establish general principles, terms and conditions for UK participation in EU programmes in areas of shared interest, and wider dialogues to allow us to share best practice and act together in our mutual interest. On this basis, we will explore with the European University Institute options for future participation in its activities and we will work to ensure that UK students at the EUI will be able to complete their studies.</p><p>Furthermore, UK universities will be able to continue to collaborate with the EUI in research projects even if the UK is no longer a member of the EUI Convention.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Worcester answering member printed Mr Robin Walker question first answered 04/03/2019 17:43:18 answering member 4091 label Biography information for Mr Robin Walker
tabling member	4073 label Biography information for Dr Sarah Wollaston