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Withdrawal Agreement Negotiations — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: Foreign Trade
Dominic Rennie Raab (Conservative, Centre-right): My hon. Friend is right. The Government have a regular and productive dialogue with the European business community, and in those discussions we highlight our common interests with those businesses. It is important that their voice is heard because a lot is at stake, not just for UK businesses and jobs, but for European businesses and jobs.
Withdrawal Agreement Negotiations — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: International Affairs
Dominic Rennie Raab (Conservative, Centre-right): My hon. Friend is right. Not only would it be a breach of the referendum, but every hon. Member, at least on the Government Benches, went into the last election promising our constituents that we would leave the customs union and the single market. Crucially, the White Paper forges a plan that can deliver that, while maintaining the strong relationship that we want with our European friends.
Withdrawal Agreement Negotiations — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: International Affairs
Dominic Rennie Raab (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Lady is right to point to that issue, but she also mentioned the White Paper. She will know that we are committed to staying with a strong regulatory relationship with our EU partners, for precisely the reasons she gave.
Withdrawal Agreement Negotiations — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: International Affairs
Dominic Rennie Raab (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Gentleman will know from the White Paper that we have set out a paradigm that works, not just for trade between the UK and the EU, but that specifically will avoid any return to a hard border in Northern Ireland. We now need to take that proposal to our European friends. I will see Michel Barnier later this afternoon, and I will be sure to convey to him the hon. Gentleman’s concerns.
International Broadcasting Businesses — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on negotiating a deal to support international broadcasting businesses maintaining their UK base after the UK leaves the EU.
Sue-Ellen Cassiana Braverman (Conservative, Centre-right): The Prime Minister’s Mansion House speech committed to exploring creative options, with an open mind, to replace the country of origin principle enshrined in the audiovisual media services directive. The UK’s position represents the best credible proposal for the future relationship. It reflects the EU’s aim, as stated in Council guidelines, of allowing market access to provide services under host state rules.
Rights, Standards and Protections — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: Technology
Questions: What steps he is taking to ensure that there is no change to rights, standards and protections derived from the EU after the UK leaves the EU.
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): The hon. Lady raises an interesting point. I do not see how it relates to rights, standards and protections, but we will be discussing the matter with commercial operators in the sector. A number of key UK providers have already said that they do not intend to apply roaming charges.
Rights, Standards and Protections — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: What steps he is taking to ensure that there is no change to rights, standards and protections derived from the EU after the UK leaves the EU.
Peter William Bone (Conservative, Centre-right): The question relates to when we leave the EU, and I have a little digital thing on my phone that says that we are going to leave in 253 days’ time. There has been a lot of talk in the media today about the Government considering extending the article 50 period and the exit date. Will the superb Minister lay that rumour to rest, and confirm that the Prime Minister will stick to her guns and that we will leave on 29 March next year?
UK Service Industry — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: What plans he has to negotiate for the retention of market access for EU service providers as part of the future partnership between the UK and the EU.
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): The White Paper sets out a number of proposals for the services sector on how we can maintain those benefits, but we have also been growing our services trade with the rest of the world. The hon. Gentleman mentioned a 40% growth in trade with the EU, but there has been a 70% growth in UK services exports to countries outside the EU over the past decade. Our UK services industry is world leading and will continue to be as we go through this process.
UK Service Industry — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: What plans he has to negotiate for the retention of market access for EU service providers as part of the future partnership between the UK and the EU.
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): The right hon. Gentleman will know that the UK has a world-leading services sector. As we have just discussed, it is exporting both to the EU and the rest of the world very successfully. Sadly, the single market in services was never completed. I think that our services sector will remain hugely profitable and a huge success story for the UK throughout this process.
Contingency Plans — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: International Affairs
Christopher Heaton-Harris (Conservative, Centre-right): Departments’ plans are well developed and designed to respond to all scenarios, including the unlikely possibility that we leave the EU without a deal. Some contingency plans have already become evident and more will become public over the coming weeks.
Contingency Plans — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: Macroeconomics
Christopher Heaton-Harris (Conservative, Centre-right): Clacton, Mr Speaker, is never overlooked by its Member of Parliament The Government are engaging with businesses and other stakeholders in every region of the United Kingdom in order to understand the challenges and opportunities that may have an impact on them. Later this year we will consult on the new UK shared prosperity fund, which will give us an opportunity to consider carefully how we should address barriers to growth and tackle inequalities faced by all parts of the country, including rural and coastal areas such as my hon. Friend’s Clacton constituency.
Contingency Plans — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: International Affairs
Christopher Heaton-Harris (Conservative, Centre-right): Obviously we would much rather have a very good deal with the European Union than not, and most of the work in my Department is focused on that, but we must prepare for every scenario. As for the gentleman whom the hon. Gentleman quoted, let me finish that quotation by saying that the financial consequences for the EU would be far greater.
Contingency Plans — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: International Affairs
Steven John Baker (Conservative, Centre-right): I congratulate my hon. Friend on his new position. There is absolutely no one whom I would rather see in his job at this time, and I wish him every possible success Papers that are available to my hon. Friend will show that as long ago as October, I was seeking to create a parliamentary moment to galvanise the whole Government to prepare not only for the unwanted contingency of no deal, but for all scenarios, including the end of the implementation period. Will he now use the collective agreement reached at Chequers to go out and galvanise the whole Government to deliver, in the knowledge that that is not something that the Department for Exiting the European Union can direct, and that it will require those at the very top of the Government to mobilise every Department?
Contingency Plans — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: Technology
Christopher Heaton-Harris (Conservative, Centre-right): I am afraid that I do not recognise the basis for the hon. Gentleman’s question—I do not believe that in the slightest. I can only point out to him that a group of people called the "cybernats" were not particularly pleasant in the run-up to the Scottish referendum.
Contingency Plans — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: International Affairs
Sarah James (Wollaston) (Conservative, Centre-right): Crashing out with no deal looks increasingly likely, particularly as former members of the Government have stated that they intend to undermine a deal. What is needed now is a plain English guide to the consequences of no deal for individuals, families, communities and businesses. Will the Minister commit himself to publishing such a guide so that people can see the consequences and step away from the edge of the cliff?
Contingency Plans — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: International Affairs
Christopher Heaton-Harris (Conservative, Centre-right): The Under-Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, my hon. Friend the Member for Worcester (Mr Walker), has already met representatives from Holyhead. I look forward to travelling around the country, visiting such places and listening to what people have to say.
Fishing Policy — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on negotiations with the EU on fishing policy for when the UK leaves the EU.
Sue-Ellen Cassiana Braverman (Conservative, Centre-right): We work closely with Ministers and officials from all Departments, including DEFRA, to further our preparations for exit from, and a new partnership with, the EU. This includes discussions on the recently published future framework White Paper and the fisheries White Paper.
Fishing Policy — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on negotiations with the EU on fishing policy for when the UK leaves the EU.
Sue-Ellen Cassiana Braverman (Conservative, Centre-right): The Government are clear that upon our exit from the European Union the UK will be an independent coastal nation free to set our own rules including on access to our waters and fisheries policies, and we seek to agree a process for future annual negotiations with the EU on access and fishing opportunities. I hope that that reassures my hon. Friend that we will be taking back control of this significant sector of our economy.
Fishing Policy — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: Agriculture
Questions: What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on negotiations with the EU on fishing policy for when the UK leaves the EU.
Sue-Ellen Cassiana Braverman (Conservative, Centre-right): I was delighted to visit the hon. Lady’s Grimsby constituency earlier this year and I know how energetic she is as a representative of her constituents. The fundamental principle, as set out in the fisheries White Paper and the future framework, is that we—this Parliament—will be in control of how we distribute funding, how we set the rules and how we empower our fishing communities around the country.
Fishing Policy — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: Agriculture
Questions: What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on negotiations with the EU on fishing policy for when the UK leaves the EU.
John Simon Bercow (Conservative, Centre-right): I tell the hon. Member for Great Grimsby (Melanie Onn) that I have not visited her constituency recently, but during the general election campaign, in Buckingham, in the market square in Winslow, I did buy, and then consume, fish that was, of course, from Grimsby.
Fishing Policy — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: Agriculture
Questions: What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on negotiations with the EU on fishing policy for when the UK leaves the EU.
Martin John Vickers (Conservative, Centre-right): Notwithstanding what the Minister has said and what her colleagues have said on previous occasions, she will be aware that in fishing communities there are still concerns that the Government will use fishing in some way and make further concessions. Can she give an absolute guarantee that there will be no further concessions on fisheries?
Fishing Policy — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: Agriculture
Questions: What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on negotiations with the EU on fishing policy for when the UK leaves the EU.
Sue-Ellen Cassiana Braverman (Conservative, Centre-right): Again, I was very happy to visit my hon. Friend’s constituency as part of my travels as a Minister. Like him, I represent a coastal constituency, where we know that our fishermen work very hard to earn their livings. The Government have been absolutely clear that once we leave the EU and no longer abide by the common fisheries policy, we will be an independent coastal state managing our fisheries and controlling access to our own waters. I hope that that reassures my hon. Friend.
International Business Community — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: What steps he is taking to ensure that the Government engage with the international business community during negotiations on the UK leaving the EU.
Sue-Ellen Cassiana Braverman (Conservative, Centre-right): The Government have regular and productive dialogue with the international business community, and the DExEU ministerial team has visited 18 EU member states this year alone, meeting businesses to understand their priorities and explain how our proposals enable businesses to thrive. Tomorrow, the Secretary of State and the ministerial team will be meeting business leaders from a number of countries at Chevening House, which is a dedicated opportunity to hear from them.
International Business Community — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: What steps he is taking to ensure that the Government engage with the international business community during negotiations on the UK leaving the EU.
Sue-Ellen Cassiana Braverman (Conservative, Centre-right): The Government have been clear that we will provide the appropriate analysis at the time that a deal is presented to Parliament. Many predictions of impacts and outcomes were made at the time of the referendum, but let us look at the facts. Manufacturing is at a record high, exports are rising faster than imports, and unemployment is at its lowest in 40 years. Let us base our predictions on the facts, not on scaremongering.
Devolved Administrations — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: What discussions his Department has had with the devolved Administrations on the content of the White Paper on the future relationship between the UK and the EU, published on 12 July 2018.; What discussions his Department has had with the devolved Administrations on the content of the White Paper on the future relationship between the UK and the EU, published on 12 July 2018.
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): Extensive discussions were held with the devolved Administrations through the Joint Ministerial Council for EU negotiations and the ministerial forum for EU negotiations, which I chair, and at official level, to ensure that their views were taken into account in finalising the White Paper.
Devolved Administrations — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: What discussions his Department has had with the devolved Administrations on the content of the White Paper on the future relationship between the UK and the EU, published on 12 July 2018.; What discussions his Department has had with the devolved Administrations on the content of the White Paper on the future relationship between the UK and the EU, published on 12 July 2018.
Andrew Campbell Bowie (Conservative, Centre-right): It will come as no surprise to anyone here that the Scottish National party do not want to make a success of Brexit. They want to wreck Brexit and wreck our United Kingdom, and the implementation Bill is designed to do just that. Can my hon. Friend assure me that he is doing all he can to ensure the implementation of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 across the whole of the UK, to enable the smooth transition out of the EU that is needed for business and the economy to thrive?
Devolved Administrations — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: What discussions his Department has had with the devolved Administrations on the content of the White Paper on the future relationship between the UK and the EU, published on 12 July 2018.; What discussions his Department has had with the devolved Administrations on the content of the White Paper on the future relationship between the UK and the EU, published on 12 July 2018.
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): I agree with my hon. Friend, but significant concerns remain about whether UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Legal Continuity) (Scotland) Bill is within the competence of the Scottish Parliament. As he knows, the Supreme Court will be considering that matter next week. I remind the House that the Government have worked hard over the past year to try to secure the support of the Scottish Government for the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018. However, we could not go as far as the Scottish Government would want, because it cannot be right that one legislature in one part of the UK should be able to veto the approach of the Union when there is agreement on the UK-wide framework.
Devolved Administrations — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: What discussions his Department has had with the devolved Administrations on the content of the White Paper on the future relationship between the UK and the EU, published on 12 July 2018.; What discussions his Department has had with the devolved Administrations on the content of the White Paper on the future relationship between the UK and the EU, published on 12 July 2018.
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): There has been regular discussion between the Government and Scottish Ministers, including ahead of the White Paper, and those discussions will continue. We will continue to work with the Scottish Government in good faith on the arrangements for a future partnership with the EU and on preparations for contingency planning.
Employment in Scotland — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: What assessment the Government have made of the effect on levels of employment in Scotland of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.
Christopher Heaton-Harris (Conservative, Centre-right): We are committed to securing a deal that works for the entire UK, including Scotland. We approach the negotiations anticipating success and neither want nor expect a no deal outcome. The Government are undertaking a wide range of ongoing analysis across a range of scenarios in support of our EU exit negotiations and preparations.
Association Agreement — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: What assessment he has made of the potential merits of negotiating an association agreement as part of the future partnership between the UK and the EU.
Dominic Rennie Raab (Conservative, Centre-right): As we set out in the White Paper, the future UK-EU relationship is likely to consist of several separate agreements covering different elements of economic, security and cross-cutting co-operation, and those arrangements could take the form of an association agreement.
Association Agreement — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: International Affairs
Questions: What assessment he has made of the potential merits of negotiating an association agreement as part of the future partnership between the UK and the EU.
Dominic Rennie Raab (Conservative, Centre-right): I thank the hon. Lady for her question. An association agreement is a flexible legal form. It is a term of art in general international law, but it does require binding treaty arrangements. In relation to recourse for dispute settlement, we have set out detailed proposals in the White Paper for arbitration, and that obviously has the advantage, whether it is a three or five-person arbitration panel, of being balanced. The UK and the EU will be able to appoint arbitrators to the panel, so disputes can be resolved with good faith, trust and confidence on both sides.
Industrial Chemicals Regulation — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: Environment
Questions: What progress he has made in negotiations on ensuring continued co-operation with the EU on the regulation of industrial chemicals after the UK leaves the EU.
Margaret Ann Throup (Conservative, Centre-right): I thank the Minister for that answer. Much of Britain’s manufacturing and engineering sector relies heavily on an uninterrupted supply of industrial chemicals, which are used on the production line to carry out processes such as non-destructive testing. Will my hon. Friend update the House on what progress has been made in negotiations with the EU on the REACH regulations? Will he reassure businesses in Erewash that they will continue to have ready access to industrial chemicals after we leave the EU?
Industrial Chemicals Regulation — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: Foreign Trade
Questions: What progress he has made in negotiations on ensuring continued co-operation with the EU on the regulation of industrial chemicals after the UK leaves the EU.
Robin Caspar Walker (Conservative, Centre-right): As the hon. Lady says—I recognise this from my constituency, too—chemicals are an important part of production input, and the proposed free trade area for goods, underpinned by a common rulebook, will protect existing supply chains. Our proposals will ensure that products meet the necessary regulatory requirements for both the UK and EU markets, removing the need for regulatory checks at the border, and will mean that existing chemicals regulations and authorisations will remain valid in both markets.
Topical Questions — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: International Affairs
Dominic Rennie Raab (Conservative, Centre-right): Last week, the Government published their White Paper on the future relationship between the UK and EU. Today, I will travel to Brussels to meet Michel Barnier to discuss the negotiations, and I look forward to working with him to secure a deal in the best interests of both the United Kingdom and our European partners.
Topical Questions — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: International Affairs
Dominic Rennie Raab (Conservative, Centre-right): Most of our no deal preparation has been developed internally with targeted engagement with the relevant parties, but we are now at the point at which more of that delivery will start to become more public. Over the summer, the Government will release a series of technical notices to set out what UK businesses and citizens in various sectors will need to do in a no deal scenario and to make public more of our preparations. That is the responsible thing for any Government to do.
Topical Questions — House of Commons, 2018-07-19
Topic: International Affairs
Dominic Rennie Raab (Conservative, Centre-right): The right hon. and learned Gentleman seems more interested in doing the job of whipping Conservative Members than in coming up with any serious, substantive proposals. We have a White Paper, and I am going to Brussels. We ought to unite the United Kingdom behind getting the best deal for this country and for our European friends.