Asked by: Lord Bassam of Brighton (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will make available to the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee, the European Union Committee, and its sub-committees, the data, modelling methodology and conclusions drawn from the Brexit economic impact assessments; and if so, when.
Answered by Lord Callanan - Shadow Minister (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
In accordance with the Humble Address vote on 31st January, the government has provided copies of the analysis that appeared in the media to the EU Exit Commons Select Committee and the EU Lords Select Committee. All members of both Houses are able to see a copy of the analysis on a strictly confidential basis in the reading room which has been made available.
Asked by: Lord Bassam of Brighton (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :
To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to use the economic impact assessments on Brexit for decisive policy planning.
Answered by Lord Callanan - Shadow Minister (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
The Government is undertaking a wide range of ongoing analysis in support of our EU exit negotiations and preparations. This analysis contributes to our exit negotiations with the EU, helps define our future partnership with the EU, and informs our understanding of how the EU exit will affect the UK’s domestic policies and frameworks. As we have made clear, the analysis that appeared in the media is preliminary and the Government will not provide a running commentary on ongoing internal work.
Asked by: Lord Bassam of Brighton (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :
To ask Her Majesty's Government when the economic impact assessments on Brexit were commissioned; and for what purpose.
Answered by Lord Callanan - Shadow Minister (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
The Government is undertaking a wide range of ongoing analysis which is constantly evolving to support our EU exit negotiations and preparations.
This analysis contributes to our exit negotiations with the EU, helps define our future partnership with the EU, and informs our understanding of how EU exit will affect the UK’s domestic policies and frameworks.
We have been clear the Government will not provide an ongoing commentary on internal analytical work that is being carried out within government.