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Written Question
British Overseas Territories
Wednesday 28th November 2018

Asked by: Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)

Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what account he has taken of the interests of the British Overseas Territories, apart from Gibraltar, in preparing the Draft Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and the Outline Political Declaration on the Future Relationship.

Answered by Robin Walker

Ministers and Officials regularly engage with all the Overseas Territories on Exit matters, including through the Joint Ministerial Council which will meet for the fifth time in December. The Government is committed to taking the interests of the Overseas Territories into account as we leave the EU, and getting a deal that works for the wider British family, including the Overseas Territories.

The Overseas Territories are covered by the territorial scope of the Withdrawal Agreement and therefore the arrangements for the Implementation Period. As set out in the July White Paper, the UK will be seeking specific arrangements for the Crown Dependencies, Gibraltar and the other Overseas Territories, taking account of their existing relationships with the EU.


Written Question
Industry
Friday 23rd November 2018

Asked by: Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)

Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what his assessment is of the potential cost to industry of Articles 40-125 of the draft Withdrawal Agreement.

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

The Government is undertaking a wide range of continuing analysis in support of our EU exit negotiations and preparations. We will ensure that Parliament is presented with appropriate analysis ahead of the vote on the final deal, and in Impact Assessments accompanying legislation, where appropriate.


Written Question
British Overseas Territories
Wednesday 24th October 2018

Asked by: Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)

Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what assessment he has made of the potential effect on the British overseas territories of (a) the UK leaving the EU without a deal and (b) the EU accepting the Chequers proposals.

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

The UK Government regularly engages with the Overseas Territories as we exit the EU to ensure they are prepared for all exit scenarios and that their interests and priorities are properly taken into account. The UK - Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council on EU Negotiations provides a mechanism for dialogue between the Overseas Territories and the Government. It ensures representatives can share their assessments about the potential effects of EU Exit scenarios on their Territories. Gibraltar, as the only Overseas Territory in the EU, has its own Joint Ministerial Council (Gibraltar EU Negotiations). In all these meetings, Ministers have discussed a variety of issues including contingency planning and the UK’s proposals for our future relationship with the EU.


Written Question
Crown Dependencies: Brexit
Thursday 18th October 2018

Asked by: Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)

Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what assessment he has made of the potential effect on the Crown Dependencies of (a) the UK leaving the EU without a deal and (b) the EU accepting the Chequers proposals.

Answered by Suella Braverman

The UK Government is committed to engaging fully with the Crown Dependencies as we exit the EU to ensure they are prepared for all exit scenarios and their interests and priorities are properly taken into account. My officials have fortnightly engagements with representatives of the Crown Dependencies and the Minister of State responsible, Robin Walker MP, holds formal quarterly meetings with the Chief Ministers of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man.

Officials from the UK and Crown Dependency governments have worked together on readiness planning, the transition of International Agreements, and on the drafting of primary and secondary exit legislation, as well as broader discussions on the future EU-UK relationship.


Written Question
European Medicines Agency
Thursday 27th April 2017

Asked by: Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)

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 EU counterparts on whether the UK will pay the costs of transferring the European Medicines Agency elsewhere in the event of its headquarters leaving London.

Answered by Robin Walker

The Government is committed to ensuring a positive outcome for the UK life sciences and pharmaceuticals sector as we exit the European Union.

In the negotiations, the Government will discuss with the EU and Member States how best to continue to cooperate in the field of medicines regulation in the best interests of both the UK and EU. It would not be appropriate to pre-judge the outcome of the negotiations.


Written Question
Drugs: Manufacturing Industries
Thursday 27th April 2017

Asked by: Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)

Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what the Government's objectives are for regulation for pharmaceuticals after the UK leaves the EU.

Answered by Robin Walker

The Government is committed to ensuring a positive outcome for the UK life sciences and pharmaceuticals sector as we exit the European Union.

In the negotiations, the Government will discuss with the EU and Member States how best to continue to cooperate in the field of medicines regulation in the best interests of both the UK and EU. It would not be appropriate to pre-judge the outcome of the negotiations.


Written Question
Drugs: Manufacturing Industries
Thursday 27th April 2017

Asked by: Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)

Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what assessment he has made of the potential effect on the UK pharmaceutical industry of the UK no longer being part of the European Medicines Agency after the UK leaves the EU.

Answered by Robin Walker

The Government is committed to ensuring a positive outcome for the UK life sciences and pharmaceuticals sector as we exit the European Union.

In the negotiations, the Government will discuss with the EU and Member States how best to continue to cooperate in the field of medicines regulation in the best interests of both the UK and EU. It would not be appropriate to pre-judge the outcome of the negotiations.


Written Question
Treaties
Monday 30th January 2017

Asked by: Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)

Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, whether he has compiled a list of all UK rights and obligations arising from third party agreements made by the EU to which the UK is a signatory.

Answered by David Jones

We are doing all necessary preparatory work to make sure that we get the best deal for Britain, but as we have said before we will not provide a running commentary.


Written Question
UK Membership of EU
Monday 30th January 2017

Asked by: Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)

Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, whether he has compiled a list of all UK rights and obligations arising from membership of EU agencies and institutions.

Answered by David Jones

We are doing all necessary preparatory work to make sure that we get the best deal for Britain, but as we have said before we will not provide a running commentary.


Written Question
Employment
Thursday 15th December 2016

Asked by: Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)

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 potential effect of the UK leaving the EU customs union on levels of employment.

Answered by Robin Walker

As the Prime Minister has made clear, the Government is aiming to secure the best outcome for the UK as a whole. As I stated to the hon. Member in the debate on 2 November 2016, no decisions have yet been taken, but we are analysing the impacts of different scenarios in negotiations. That analysis is ongoing. We are determined to build a national consensus around our negotiating position and are listening and talking to as many organisations, companies and institutions as possible to do this. The Government wants to give UK companies the maximum freedom to trade with and operate in the Single Market – and let European businesses do the same here. The Department for Exiting the European Union, working with officials across government, continues to undertake wide-ranging data analysis looking at over 50 sectors as well as cross-cutting regulatory issues. The Department is also engaging widely with representatives from sectors. This work will inform the UK's position for the upcoming negotiations with our EU partners.