Asked by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :
To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, how many non-disclosure agreements have been entered into by his Department in each of the last five years in respect of a personnel matter relating to a Minister in his Department.
Answered by Kwasi Kwarteng
The Department for Exiting the European Union has not issued any non-disclosure agreements to employees since the Department was created.
Asked by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :
To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what assessment his Department has made of the effect of the UK leaving the EU on (a) coastal communities and (b) local economies with a significant marine sector.
Answered by Robin Walker
As part of our work preparing to make a success of our departure from the European Union we are carrying out a full suite of analysis as you would expect a responsible Government to do. This means looking at 58 sectors as well as cross-cutting regulatory, economic and social issues to help inform our negotiating position..
We are examining all areas of the UK economy and seeking input from a wide range of stakeholders. This sectoral analysis sits alongside regional and small business engagement across the UK.
The Government’s Maritime and Ports sectoral report sets out a description of the sector, the current EU regulatory regime, existing frameworks for how trade is facilitated between countries in this sector and sector views. This report has been made available for members of both Houses to read in a secure reading room.
We are committed to the best possible deal for the United Kingdom - a deal that works for the entirety of the UK economy. We have been engaging with businesses and industry bodies from all sectors of the economy and parts of the UK in order to inform our negotiations with the EU.
Asked by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :
To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, whether the Government plans to ensure that UK citizens holding Royal Yachting Association qualifications can continue to work on a seasonal basis in EU member states after the UK leaves the EU.
Answered by Robin Walker
Royal Yachting Association certificates and qualifications apply to people working and sailing on British flagged boats. Holders of these certificates should check the certification requirements of the local Port State Control Administration prior to entering their jurisdiction.
The Government has been clear that while freedom of movement will end, there will continue to be migration and mobility between the UK and the EU. We are carefully considering our options and the potential impacts they may have on different categories of people. We will discuss these arrangements with the EU in due course - at every step of the negotiations, we will work to ensure the best possible outcome for the British people.