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Written Question
UK Relations with EU
Wednesday 15th January 2020

Asked by: Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)

Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :

What recent assessment he has made of the potential effect of the length of the transition period on the outcome of negotiations with the EU on the future relationship between the UK and the EU.

Answered by James Duddridge

As set out in the Political Declaration, both the UK and EU have committed to reaching an agreement on our future relationship by the end of 2020. This is in everyone’s interests.

As set out in the Withdrawal Agreement Bill, we will not be extending the Implementation Period beyond 2020.




Written Question
Brexit
Tuesday 11th September 2018

Asked by: Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)

Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what the timeframe is for the publication of all the reports on the effect on the UK of leaving the EU without a deal.

Answered by Chris Heaton-Harris - Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

We firmly believe it is in the interests of both the EU and the UK to strike a deal. That remains the goal on both sides and we are confident that this will be achieved. But it is the job of a responsible Government to prepare for all scenarios, including the unlikely event that we reach March 2019 without agreeing a deal.

We have already carried out very significant ‘no deal’ preparations and on 23 August we published 25 technical notices, intended to inform people, businesses and stakeholders about steps they may need to take in the event of a ‘no deal’ scenario. These were the first in a series of updates which we will be publishing over the coming weeks.

This does not reflect an increased likelihood of ‘no deal;’ an acceleration at this point was long-planned to ensure plans are in place by March 2019 in the unlikely scenario they are needed. We are confident that we will deliver a good deal that Parliament will want to support and when we bring forward the vote on the final deal we will ensure that Parliament is presented with the appropriate analysis.


Written Question
Companies: Registration
Thursday 7th September 2017

Asked by: Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)

Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on (a) the total number and (b) trends in the number of UK companies choosing to register in Ireland as a result of the UK's decision to leave the EU; and if he will make a statement.

Answered by Robin Walker

The Government is monitoring a wide range of economic indicators, including trends in company incorporation. There has been no significant change in those trends since the EU referendum. Statistics published by the Irish Companies Registration Office show that new company registrations in Ireland were around 22,000 in the year to August 2017, very similar to the rate before the referendum.

The UK’s decision to leave the EU means there will be a period of adjustment, but the UK economy is resilient. The unemployment rate is at its lowest level in four decades and the employment rate has never been higher. Businesses have continued to show their confidence in the UK, with major investments announced by GlaxoSmithKline, Google and Apple, among others.

Indeed, only last week Aston Martin announced a £500m trade and investment deal between the United Kingdom and Japan which will, amongst other things, benefit its plant in St Athan in Vale of Glamorgan.


Written Question
Brexit
Wednesday 8th February 2017

Asked by: Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)

Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, whether the Government has taken legal advice on the possibility of reversing a trigger of Article 50.

Answered by David Jones

There is no precedent for a country triggering Article 50, let alone seeking to reverse such a decision. But as a matter of policy the Government’s view is that once given, our notification will not be withdrawn. A clear majority of the electorate voted to leave the EU and we will respect the will of the British people.