Ministers, including myself, have been meeting a wide range of MPs in various groups and other stakeholders to discuss the Government\u2019s approach to EU Exit. This has included discussion of alternative arrangements to the backstop, following Parliament\u2019s indication of support for such a position.<\/p>
The Civil Service supports the Government in developing and implementing its policies. In this context, it is proper for civil servants to support Ministers in conducting these meetings. No support has been extended to backbench MPs, or other individuals or groups outwith Government.<\/p>
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As we have always said, we will introduce the Bill as soon as possible once the Withdrawal Agreement has been approved by Parliament.<\/p>
It would be presumptive to introduce or publish the legislation implementing the Withdrawal Agreement before Parliament has approved the terms of the final deal.<\/p>
The Government is committed to doing everything it can to ensure that Parliament has the opportunity to scrutinise the Bill in the time available.<\/p>
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The European Council does not keep a formal record of votes held and HMG does not track this. However, the Council of the EU keeps a record of voting results, which is available to the public here:<\/p>
https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/general-secretariat/corporate-policies/transparency/open-data/<\/a><\/p> <\/p>"}
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], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1056902/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " Ministers engage broadly with each of these sectors, including via government-led sector councils with the farming and food sector, regular meetings of the Automotive Council and roundtables with the manufacturing organisation EEF that include bricks, tiles and ceramics manufacturers. In the discussions, we engage on priority issues for each sector.<\/p> We are working to develop the UK\u2019s independent tariff policy in accordance with the provisions contained within the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act. We are looking at a full spectrum of options for tariffs post EU Exit and will consider carefully the evidence available to us before making a final decision in the interests of UK industry and consumers.<\/p> The Government is committed to an open and liberal economy that works for everyone, offering protection from possible price impacts of a no deal scenario and avoiding exposure to unfair competition.<\/p> <\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with (1) car manufacturers, (2) bricks, tiles and ceramics manufacturers, and (3) farmers and the food industry concerning the impact of the absence of tariffs on those groups in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1056905/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) estimates that in 2011 around 520,000 manufacturing jobs in the UK were linked to exports to the EU, and around 1,090,000 manufacturing jobs in the EU were linked to exports to the UK. The dataset can be found at the following link: https://stats.oecd.org/Index.aspx?DataSetCode=TIM2015_C1<\/a><\/p> The Political Declaration sets out the framework for a future relationship with the European Union that delivers in our national interest, including protecting jobs in the United Kingdom. Both the UK and the EU envisage comprehensive arrangements that would create a free trade area, combining deep regulatory and customs cooperation with zero tariffs, no fees, charges or quantitative restrictions across all goods sectors.<\/p> <\/p>"}
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