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Scheduled Event - Tuesday 30th April
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Commons - Ten Minute Rule Motion - Main Chamber
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MP: Gareth Thomas
Written Question
UK Trade with EU: Northern Ireland
Tuesday 23rd April 2024

Asked by: Gareth Thomas (Labour (Co-op) - Harrow West)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment his Department has made of the potential economic impact of the European Commission’s proposals on EU customs reform of 17 May 2023 on Northern Ireland, in the context of the Windsor Framework.

Answered by Nigel Huddleston - Financial Secretary (HM Treasury)

The Government has been engaging with the European Commission including through the UK/EU annual Trade Specialised Committee on Customs Cooperation and Rules of Origin.

The EU has expressed the need for consultation with the UK to take into account potential implications for Northern Ireland.

The Government published an Explanatory Memorandum in August 2023 setting out relevant considerations in relation to the EU’s proposed reforms. As the reforms develop, we will continue to monitor the progress and to assess any potential impacts on UK businesses.


Written Question
UK Trade with EU: Exports
Tuesday 23rd April 2024

Asked by: Gareth Thomas (Labour (Co-op) - Harrow West)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has had discussions with her relevant EU counterparts on the potential impact of the European Commission’s customs reform proposal of 17 May 2023 on exporters.

Answered by Nigel Huddleston - Financial Secretary (HM Treasury)

The Government has been engaging with the European Commission including through the UK/EU annual Trade Specialised Committee on Customs Cooperation and Rules of Origin.

The EU has expressed the need for consultation with the UK to take into account potential implications for Northern Ireland.

The Government published an Explanatory Memorandum in August 2023 setting out relevant considerations in relation to the EU’s proposed reforms. As the reforms develop, we will continue to monitor the progress and to assess any potential impacts on UK businesses.


Written Question
UK Trade with EU: Exports
Tuesday 23rd April 2024

Asked by: Gareth Thomas (Labour (Co-op) - Harrow West)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment his Department has made of the potential economic impact of the European Commission’s customs reform proposals of 17 May 2023 on exporters to the EU.

Answered by Nigel Huddleston - Financial Secretary (HM Treasury)

The Government has been engaging with the European Commission including through the UK/EU annual Trade Specialised Committee on Customs Cooperation and Rules of Origin.

The EU has expressed the need for consultation with the UK to take into account potential implications for Northern Ireland.

The Government published an Explanatory Memorandum in August 2023 setting out relevant considerations in relation to the EU’s proposed reforms. As the reforms develop, we will continue to monitor the progress and to assess any potential impacts on UK businesses.


Written Question
Visas: Skilled Workers
Tuesday 23rd April 2024

Asked by: Gareth Thomas (Labour (Co-op) - Harrow West)

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many and what proportion of the applications from Tier 1 (General) migrants which were refused under paragraph 322(5) that were subject to review have been decided following the completion of the Review of applications by Tier 1 (General) migrants refused under paragraph 322(5) of the Immigration Rules.

Answered by Tom Pursglove - Minister of State (Minister for Legal Migration and Delivery)

The Home Office does not publish statistics on legacy cases.

Currently, there is one outstanding case which will be concluded shortly.


Written Question
Visas: Skilled Workers
Tuesday 23rd April 2024

Asked by: Gareth Thomas (Labour (Co-op) - Harrow West)

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when people whose cases had been on hold as part of the Review of applications by Tier 1 (General) migrants refused under paragraph 322(5) of the Immigration Rules and where time spent in the UK as such a migrant formed a part of the consideration can expect to receive a decision on their outstanding applications.

Answered by Tom Pursglove - Minister of State (Minister for Legal Migration and Delivery)

The Home Office does not publish statistics on legacy cases.

Currently, there is one outstanding case which will be concluded shortly.


Division Vote (Commons)
17 Apr 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context
Gareth Thomas (LAB) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 173 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 302 Noes - 244
Division Vote (Commons)
17 Apr 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context
Gareth Thomas (LAB) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 171 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 310 Noes - 240
Division Vote (Commons)
17 Apr 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context
Gareth Thomas (LAB) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 172 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 306 Noes - 240
Division Vote (Commons)
17 Apr 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context
Gareth Thomas (LAB) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 173 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 306 Noes - 240