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UK-EU Relationship — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: Foreign Trade
David Michael Davis (Conservative, Centre-right): We already have done. In my one meeting with Mr Barnier, he talked about a sequential approach, which does not seem practical to me. It really is not possible to reach an outcome on either of the negotiations without a clear idea of the trade aspect of the negotiations. My right hon. Friend’s description is pretty accurate. I have said in terms that we intend all of this to be concluded within the two years.
UK-EU Relationship — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: Foreign Trade
David Michael Davis (Conservative, Centre-right): It would not necessarily be a court. The right hon. Gentleman is quite right that most international—[Interruption.] Listen to the answer. Most international trade agreements have an arbitration mechanism, and that mechanism is normally preceded by a mediation mechanism, which is used more often. In the case of the Canada arbitration mechanism, for example, three people—one from each side and one neutral—are appointed by agreement. It is a fall-back if agreement cannot be reached, and it is a simple arbitration mechanism. There is all the difference in the world between a simple arbitration mechanism and a Court that reaches into every nook and cranny of your society.
UK-EU Relationship — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: International Affairs
David Michael Davis (Conservative, Centre-right): With respect to the hon. Gentleman, those are slightly separate issues. There will be lots of legislation. I assume—I will look at him to see whether he nods—that he is referring to the article 50 legislation.
UK-EU Relationship — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: International Affairs
David Michael Davis (Conservative, Centre-right): He is. The article 50 legislation is about carrying out the will of the British people—the decision was taken on 23 June. There will be much more legislation after that, which will relate to policy and the maintenance of European law. There will be the great repeal Bill, but also other new primary legislation arising from all that. The White Paper will certainly be before all that and, as I said, I will be as expeditious as possible.
UK-EU Relationship — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: International Affairs
David Michael Davis (Conservative, Centre-right): As I said, we will be as expeditious as we can. However, I reiterate that article 50 legislation is about putting in place only the beginning of the procedure that was decided by the British people last year. That is not really conditional on the other policy aspects of this but, as I said, I will be as expeditious as I can.
UK-EU Relationship — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: International Affairs
David Michael Davis (Conservative, Centre-right): As I said at the beginning, the Prime Minister’s speech—one of the clearest expositions of national policy that I have heard in many years—answered all the questions that the Opposition and the Brexit Committee raised other than those that would actively undermine our negotiating position. The Opposition, of course, tabled a motion that said, "We will not undermine our negotiating position." It is right that they expect us to obey the rules of the House, but they should do so, too.
Support for Agriculture — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: Agriculture
Questions: What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues, as part of the preparations for the negotiations on the UK leaving the EU, on support for farmers.
David Ian Jones (Conservative, Centre-right): We have an unprecedented opportunity to redesign our policies to ensure that our agricultural industry is competitive, productive and profitable and that our environment is protected for future generations. I regularly meet farmers’ representatives from all over the United Kingdom as well as my ministerial colleagues.
Support for Agriculture — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: Agriculture
Questions: What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues, as part of the preparations for the negotiations on the UK leaving the EU, on support for farmers.
Henry Bellingham (Conservative, Centre-right): Does the Minister agree that, post-Brexit, there are two key priorities for agriculture? First, we need to devise a system of support for the rural economy that does not contain the current levels of EU bureaucracy, which is so expensive. If we achieve that, does he agree that we could then maintain the current levels of support for the rural economy?
Support for Agriculture — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: Agriculture
Questions: What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues, as part of the preparations for the negotiations on the UK leaving the EU, on support for farmers.
David Ian Jones (Conservative, Centre-right): My hon. Friend makes an important point. Once we have left the European Union, we will be able to redesign our policies to suit the needs of British agriculture. That should lead to a significant reduction in red tape and, as he rightly says, a significant reduction in costs.
Support for Agriculture — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: Agriculture
Questions: What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues, as part of the preparations for the negotiations on the UK leaving the EU, on support for farmers.
David Ian Jones (Conservative, Centre-right): I can assure the hon. Gentleman that the agricultural industry is indeed at the forefront of our calculations. As I said earlier, we consult regularly with the farming unions from all over the UK, including Wales, and indeed I will meet the Farmers Union of Wales on Saturday. Any suggestion that we are not listening to the farming industry is unfounded.
Support for Agriculture — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: Agriculture
Questions: What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues, as part of the preparations for the negotiations on the UK leaving the EU, on support for farmers.
David Ian Jones (Conservative, Centre-right): My right hon. Friend also makes an important point. The United Kingdom is noted throughout the world for its high standards of animal welfare and I have no doubt that the Government will wish to preserve that reputation in the forthcoming legislation.
Support for Agriculture — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: Agriculture
Questions: What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues, as part of the preparations for the negotiations on the UK leaving the EU, on support for farmers.
David Ian Jones (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Gentleman makes another important point. The farming industry is reliant, to a certain extent, on seasonal agricultural workers. As he knows, a seasonal agricultural workers scheme existed until fairly recently, and that is one of the models that the Government are considering.
Businesses: UK and EU — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: What assessment he has made of the potential effect of the UK leaving the EU on businesses in (a) the UK and (b) the EU.
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): Our Department, working with officials across government, continues to undertake a wide range of analysis, covering the entirety of the UK economy and our trading relationships with the EU. We are looking at more than 50 sectors, as well as cross-cutting regulatory issues. We want to ensure that British businesses have the maximum freedom to trade with and operate within European markets, and to let European businesses do the same in Britain. We believe a strong partnership and a good deal on market access are in the interests of both the UK and the EU.
Businesses: UK and EU — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: What assessment he has made of the potential effect of the UK leaving the EU on businesses in (a) the UK and (b) the EU.; What will the Minister do to ensure that research leaders from EU countries can continue to take positions at UK research institutions after we leave the EU?
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): The Prime Minister has talked about aiming for a frictionless system in which we can agree not to have tariffs or barriers, which is something we should all be aiming for in a new partnership between the UK and the EU.
Businesses: UK and EU — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: What assessment he has made of the potential effect of the UK leaving the EU on businesses in (a) the UK and (b) the EU.; What will the Minister do to ensure that research leaders from EU countries can continue to take positions at UK research institutions after we leave the EU?
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): The Prime Minister’s statement has given welcome clarity to businesses and was welcomed by many business groups, but of course we expect the White Paper to set out more detail. We must also, however, protect our negotiating interests throughout the process, as the House has repeatedly instructed us to do.
Government Negotiations — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: International Affairs
Michael Andrew Gove (Conservative, Centre-right): My right hon. Friend the Member for Hitchin and Harpenden (Mr Lilley) reminded the House that article 50 requires the EU to take account of any future relationship that an independent Britain might have with it as we negotiate the declaration of our independence. Does my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State agree that as we negotiate our independence, we should also show generosity to the EU27 by continuing to offer them access to our market on a free trade basis?
Government Negotiations — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: International Affairs
David Michael Davis (Conservative, Centre-right): That is precisely the sort of thing that might well come up in legislation. In dealing with these EU agencies, we will seek the best outcome in each case for the relevant sector. When doing so, we will of course talk to the House about the costs and benefits of various options, but we will do that when it is appropriate for the House to know, not while we are in the middle of the detailed negotiations.
Single Market Access — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: International Affairs
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): As the Prime Minister said, an important part of the new strategic partnership that we seek with the European Union will be the pursuit of the greatest possible access to the single market on a fully reciprocal basis. Let there be no doubt that that will be a high priority in the negotiations. However, we believe that it is in the interests of both sides to secure it, and it is of course intended to benefit the people of Scotland. We want to get the right deal for the whole of the UK, including Scotland.
Single Market Access — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: Energy
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Gentleman is right to raise the importance of the industry to his constituency, and indeed to the entire United Kingdom. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has held an energy roundtable with industry leaders who, of course, included oil and gas industry representatives. I look forward to visiting parts of the industry in Scotland in the coming weeks.
Single Market Access — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: Foreign Trade
Jacob William Rees-Mogg (Conservative, Centre-right): Does my hon. Friend agree that selling into the single market is far preferable to being a member of it, because it is a highly regulatory, bureaucratic mechanism on which 87% of British businesses—the British economy—are not reliant?
Single Market Access — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: Foreign Trade
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): As ever, my hon. Friend makes his case very strongly. I believe that the best possible access to the single market for UK businesses, and to the UK market for European businesses, will be in all our interests.
Single Market Access — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: Foreign Trade
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): The Government are engaging closely with businesses and industries throughout the whole country to ensure that we have taken on board their concerns, and to ensure that we know what opportunities they expect to gain from this process. Many of the business representatives whom I have been meeting are excited about the opportunities for the UK to go out and make trade deals, and trade around the world.
Single Market Access — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: Foreign Trade
Desmond Angus Swayne (Conservative, Centre-right): If my hon. Friend has not seen Professor Patrick Minford’s analysis of the liberating effect of escaping from the common external tariffs, I, as a former economics beak, am happy to give him 45 minutes on the subject.
Manufacturing Industry — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: Foreign Trade
David Ian Jones (Conservative, Centre-right): The Department has been undertaking a thorough analysis of more than 50 business sectors. We have been speaking directly to manufacturers in, for instance, the automotive and chemical sectors in order to understand what they need from us so that they can continue to thrive after we have left the European Union.
Manufacturing Industry — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: Foreign Trade
David Ian Jones (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Gentleman is entirely right. Manufacturing industries are frequently highly integrated across the European Union, and the Prime Minister has made it clear that she seeks customs arrangements that will cater for that. We must bear in mind, however, that when we have left the European Union, the United Kingdom will be the biggest export market for the continuing EU, and it is therefore in our mutual interest to have proper customs arrangements.
Manufacturing Industry — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: Foreign Trade
Philip Thomas Hollobone (Conservative, Centre-right): Can my right hon. Friend confirm to manufacturers in Kettering that their prospects for future exports are far brighter outside the European Union because while we are a member, we are forbidden from entering international trade agreements of our own?
Manufacturing Industry — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: Foreign Trade
David Ian Jones (Conservative, Centre-right): My hon. Friend is right to point that out. Once we have left the European Union, we will be in a position to strike free trade agreements around the world, which is precisely what the Department for International Trade is doing right now.
Manufacturing Industry — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: Agriculture
David Ian Jones (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Gentleman is right to point out the importance of the agri-food sector not only in Northern Ireland, but throughout the United Kingdom. We have engaged very closely with bodies such as the Food and Drink Federation. There are specific circumstances in Northern Ireland, and he will know that the Government are committed to ensuring that there is as little impact as possible on the sector in Northern Ireland.
Manufacturing Industry — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: Foreign Trade
Michael Louis David Fabricant (Conservative, Centre-right): Is my right hon. Friend aware that both Nissan and Jaguar Land Rover are planning for how their export market might well change if we have free trade agreements with India, China and the United States? Does he agree that they are right to say that this is an opportunity for manufacturing, not a disadvantage?
Manufacturing Industry — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: Foreign Trade
David Ian Jones (Conservative, Centre-right): My hon. Friend is entirely right. Rather than talking down British manufacturing industry, we have a duty to point out the benefits that will flow from Brexit. There is a world out there and we should be seizing the opportunities.
Higher Education Students and Staff — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: Education
Questions: What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Education on the implications of the UK leaving the EU for the free movement of higher education students and staff.
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): My Department is working closely with the Department for Education and engaging extensively with the higher education sector to understand its interests. A global Britain must also be a country that looks to the future. That means being one of the best places in the world for science and innovation. The UK will always welcome those with the skills and expertise to make our nation better still.
Higher Education Students and Staff — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: Education
Questions: What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Education on the implications of the UK leaving the EU for the free movement of higher education students and staff.
Neil Carmichael (Conservative, Centre-right): The universities sector is one of the largest contributors to our economy, so it needs to think very carefully about its post-Brexit position. Is there an appropriate point of contact for that sector, with significant staffing, so that it can feel confident that its issues will be dealt with?
Higher Education Students and Staff — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: Education
Questions: What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Education on the implications of the UK leaving the EU for the free movement of higher education students and staff.
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): Absolutely. Last week, my hon. Friend the Minister for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation and I joined with the universities sector to engage on precisely this issue. We were both delighted by the prominence that universities and science played in the Prime Minister’s speech.
Higher Education Students and Staff — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: Education
Questions: What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Education on the implications of the UK leaving the EU for the free movement of higher education students and staff.
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): I have been absolutely clear that we should continue to welcome the brightest and the best to the UK. The UK is, and will continue to be, a great place to study. UK universities are home to world-class teaching and innovative research, which are carried out in some of the most intellectually and culturally diverse academic environments in the world. We have four universities in the top 10 and 18 in the top 100. I will be visiting the highest ranked university in the world tomorrow.
Higher Education Students and Staff — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Education on the implications of the UK leaving the EU for the free movement of higher education students and staff.
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): We have made clear—not only during departmental questions, but in the Prime Minister’s speech—our absolute commitment to the common travel area with Ireland. It is vital that we continue to engage with Ireland on cross-border issues, including students and universities, and I am delighted that the Prime Minister will be meeting the Taoiseach next week.
EU Nationals: Residency Rights — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: Law and Crime
Questions: If the Government will make it their policy to enable the Scottish Government to provide residency rights for EU nationals living in Scotland after the UK has left the EU.
David Michael Davis (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Lady knows my stance on torture down the years—better than most, I suspect. The British Government’s stance on torture is very plain: we do not condone it and we do not agree with it in any circumstances whatever.
EU Nationals: Residency Rights — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: If the Government will make it their policy to enable the Scottish Government to provide residency rights for EU nationals living in Scotland after the UK has left the EU.
Owen William Paterson (Conservative, Centre-right): At a conference on Brexit in Berlin at the weekend, the uncertainty facing EU nationals who are resident in the UK was made very clear. The Prime Minister’s comments were immensely welcome. Would it be possible for this issue to be resolved as rapidly as possible in the negotiations?
EU Nationals: Residency Rights — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: If the Government will make it their policy to enable the Scottish Government to provide residency rights for EU nationals living in Scotland after the UK has left the EU.
David Michael Davis (Conservative, Centre-right): The Prime Minister has made it plain that she has already tried to get agreement among all the member states. Most of them agree, but one or two of them do not, and we have to keep pressing, as we will, to resolve this as quickly as possible. I hope that EU nationals who are currently here will take heart from what we are saying. Our intention is to give them the guarantees that will also apply to British citizens abroad.
EU Clinical Trials Directives — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: Technology
Questions: If he will discuss with Cabinet colleagues the future of the provisions of the EU clinical trials directives after the UK leaves the EU.
David Michael Davis (Conservative, Centre-right): My hon. Friend is exactly right. I recently went to see some of those biotech companies in Cambridge, and one of the problems with people who talk the country down and talk these industries down is that they underestimate the extent to which pharmaceuticals, life sciences, finance and software are fantastically powerful British industries in which we already have a huge critical mass of talent, which will continue into the future.
EU Nationals in the UK — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: What priority he plans to accord to the future status of EU nationals in the UK during negotiations on the UK leaving the EU.
Simon Hugh McGuigan Burns (Conservative, Centre-right): Does my right hon. Friend agree that that answer is extremely welcome because there is genuine and widespread concern on this issue? What problems is he encountering with a few member states that are stopping a reciprocal agreement being arrived at now?
EU Nationals in the UK — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: What priority he plans to accord to the future status of EU nationals in the UK during negotiations on the UK leaving the EU.
David Michael Davis (Conservative, Centre-right): Truth be told, I am not 100% sure of the actual problems. In the run-in to these negotiations, the Commission and some member states have taken a very stern stance on no negotiation before notification, and they may think that such an agreement is trying to pre-empt that. That is not the intention; the intention is to act in the interests of European citizens, which after all should be the principal aim of the European Union.
EU Nationals in the UK — House of Commons, 2017-01-26
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: What priority he plans to accord to the future status of EU nationals in the UK during negotiations on the UK leaving the EU.
David Michael Davis (Conservative, Centre-right): I thank the hon. Gentleman for the tone in which he put his question, but we have a dual responsibility. We have a responsibility within our own country to maintain a high moral stand in what we do—I see this as a moral question—and, on the other hand, we also have a responsibility to our citizens abroad, and it is a legal responsibility as well as a moral one. We will get this resolved, and I give him an undertaking that we will resolve it as fast as we possibly can.