Asked by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
Whether his Department plans to publish a position paper on political and diplomatic co-operation with the US after the UK leaves the EU.
Answered by Boris Johnson
The ties between the UK and US are of vital importance to the prosperity and national security of both countries. Since the referendum result, the UK has maintained an ongoing and productive dialogue with the US, including on how we will strengthen cooperation after the UK leaves the EU. There are no plans to publish a position paper on this.
Asked by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on President Trump’s proposed state visit to the UK.
Answered by Boris Johnson
The Government’s position on the visit remains clear. An invitation for the President to visit the UK has been extended and accepted. Ministers and officials in both countries regularly engage with one another on the full range of issues. The precise timing and programme of a visit are yet to be finalised.