Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 03 Apr 2019
European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) Bill
"On the points the right hon. Gentleman has made about amendment 6, does he not agree with me that, as opposed to representing a sincere interest in and respect for the devolved Administrations, it is a very clever way of preventing the quick and effective enactment of this Bill?..."Ben Lake - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 24 Jan 2019
Oral Answers to Questions
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 24 Jan 2019
Oral Answers to Questions
"Diolch, Mr Speaker. In addition to ensuring participation in the European Union framework programme for research and innovation, it is just as crucial that immigration policy facilitates and, indeed, supports research conducted by teams consisting of members from an array of European countries. What discussions have there been with the …..."Ben Lake - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 19 Dec 2018
Leaving the EU: No Deal
"Many hon. Members have focused their remarks on the impact that a no-deal Brexit would have on communities in their respective constituencies. I intend to speak in the same vein, but I shall also argue that it is the Government’s responsibility to rule out such an outcome without delay.
It …..."Ben Lake - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 13th September 2018
Asked by:
Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli)
Question
to the Department for Exiting the European Union :
To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what steps he is taking to ensure that the food requirements of each of the four nations of the UK are taken into account when negotiating agreements relating to the food sector for when the UK leaves the EU.
Answered by Chris Heaton-Harris
We are committed to securing a deal that works for the entire United Kingdom - for Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and all parts of England.
The UK Government has established a Ministerial Forum on EU Negotiations to discuss a range of issues, including on food policy, in relation to negotiations on the UK's future relationship with the EU and provide the devolved administrations with an increased opportunity to contribute to the development of the UK's negotiating position in greater breadth and depth.
Written Question
Monday 23rd April 2018
Asked by:
Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli)
Question
to the Department for Exiting the European Union :
To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what his Department's implementation plan is for banning the box on job applications.
Answered by Steve Baker
The Department for Exiting the European Union was set up in June 2016 based on Cabinet Office principles and guidelines and operates a recruitment process in line with the Ban the Box principles. Recruitment into the department from the external market commenced in November 2016, with campaigns run by Civil Service Resourcing, and all roles have been advertised in line with the Ban the Box initiative.
The Department for Exiting the European Union is committed to improving diversity of opportunity and creating an inclusive working environment that attracts the best talent from the widest possible pool.
Written Question
Monday 23rd April 2018
Asked by:
Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli)
Question
to the Department for Exiting the European Union :
To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what proportion of job roles advertised within his Department in (a) 2016 and (b) 2017 excluded the box under the Ban the Box initiative.
Answered by Steve Baker
The Department for Exiting the European Union was set up in June 2016 based on Cabinet Office principles and guidelines and operates a recruitment process in line with the Ban the Box principles. Recruitment into the department from the external market commenced in November 2016, with campaigns run by Civil Service Resourcing, and all roles have been advertised in line with the Ban the Box initiative.
The Department for Exiting the European Union is committed to improving diversity of opportunity and creating an inclusive working environment that attracts the best talent from the widest possible pool.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 07 Mar 2018
European Union Citizenship
"Being a citizen of the EU brings tangible benefits, and I want to return the debate to focusing a little on the impact of European citizenship on UK citizens. It allows people from the UK to move easily to mainland Europe and between European countries, be it for work, study …..."Ben Lake - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 07 Mar 2018
European Union Citizenship
"I thank the hon. Lady for her intervention, although I fear that perhaps she mistakes the point I was making. Perhaps I was not clear enough: I am discussing the rights of UK citizens and their ability to travel to Europe to work and to live. The issue is not …..."Ben Lake - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 07 Mar 2018
European Union Citizenship
"I am most grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. He makes an important point about unnecessarily limiting the horizons of UK citizens. That is the point I am trying to make, and I wholeheartedly agree with him.
As I mentioned, this is perhaps not a legal issue but …..."Ben Lake - View Speech
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