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Written Question
Brexit
Thursday 16th January 2020

Asked by: Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)

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 the representatives of the Welsh Government on (a) Wales and (b) the UK participation in (i) Erasmus, (ii) Creative Europe and (iii) Horizon Europe after the UK leaves the EU.

Answered by James Duddridge

The Secretary of State most recently had a bilateral meeting with Jeremy Miles AM on 9 January 2020 to discuss a number of topics. The Joint Ministerial Committee on EU negotiations also took place on 9 January 2020 which was attended by Lord Callanan, Minister of State.

If it is in the UK’s interests we will seek to participate in some EU programmes, such as those related to science, research and innovation, as a third country. The Political Declaration provides for this possibility, and the terms of participation would be a matter for upcoming negotiations.


Written Question
UK Relations with EU
Thursday 16th January 2020

Asked by: Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)

Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what recent discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on taking a sector-by-sector agreements approach to negotiations on the future relationship between the UK and the EU.

Answered by James Duddridge

We recognise the importance of working closely with colleagues in the devolved administrations on preparations for negotiations on the UK’s future relationship with the EU, and the significant interests of the devolved administrations and responsibilities for implementation in a number of areas.

The Secretary of State most recently met with Jeremy Miles AM on 9 January 2020. The Joint Ministerial Committee on EU negotiations also took place on 9 January 2020 which was attended by Lord Callanan, Minister of State, and the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.


Written Question
Welsh Language
Tuesday 20th November 2018

Asked by: Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)

Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what representations he has received from (a) the Secretary of State for Wales, (b) the Welsh Government and (c) the Welsh Language Commissioner on the potential effect of the UK leaving the EU on (i) Welsh speakers and (ii) Welsh-speaking communities.

Answered by Robin Walker

As the Prime Minister has made clear, we are committed to securing a deal that works for the whole of the United Kingdom including Welsh-speaking communities. The UK Government has been working closely and effectively with the Welsh Government, the Secretary of State for Wales and Welsh stakeholders on EU Exit to ensure this.

This includes, for example, the Joint Ministerial Committee on EU Negotiations and the Ministerial Forum on EU Negotiations. The Ministerial Forum recently discussed the UK Government’s proposals for continued cooperation with the EU on culture and education as well as options for continued participation in successor schemes to EU funding programmes, such as Creative Europe, which I understand has played a role in supporting a number of Welsh language projects. We welcomed the Welsh Ministers’ contributions to this discussion.

While the Welsh language is a devolved matter, we fully recognise its importance as part of the United Kingdom’s rich culture and will continue working with the Welsh Government, the Secretary of State for Wales and Welsh stakeholders to ensure their concerns on this matter are taken into account as we leave the EU.


Written Question
Welsh Language
Tuesday 20th November 2018

Asked by: Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)

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 the (a) Secretary of State for Wales, (b) Welsh Government and (c) Welsh Language Commissioner on the potential effect of the UK leaving the EU on (i) Welsh speakers and (ii) Welsh-speaking communities.

Answered by Robin Walker

As the Prime Minister has made clear, we are committed to securing a deal that works for the whole of the United Kingdom including Welsh-speaking communities. The UK Government has been working closely and effectively with the Welsh Government, the Secretary of State for Wales and Welsh stakeholders on EU Exit to ensure this.

This includes, for example, the Joint Ministerial Committee on EU Negotiations and the Ministerial Forum on EU Negotiations. The Ministerial Forum recently discussed the UK Government’s proposals for continued cooperation with the EU on culture and education as well as options for continued participation in successor schemes to EU funding programmes, such as Creative Europe, which I understand has played a role in supporting a number of Welsh language projects. We welcomed the Welsh Ministers’ contributions to this discussion.

While the Welsh language is a devolved matter, we fully recognise its importance as part of the United Kingdom’s rich culture and will continue working with the Welsh Government, the Secretary of State for Wales and Welsh stakeholders to ensure their concerns on this matter are taken into account as we leave the EU.


Written Question
Brexit
Tuesday 4th September 2018

Asked by: Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)

Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, when he plans to publish the Withdrawal and Implementation Bill White Paper.

Answered by Suella Braverman

A White Paper titled ‘Legislating for the Withdrawal Agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union’ was published 24th July 2018. This is available on the Government website.



Written Question
Brexit
Thursday 14th June 2018

Asked by: Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)

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 the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential cost to the public purse of the UK not agreeing a deal with the EU.

Answered by Suella Braverman

We do not want or expect a no deal outcome. However, a responsible government should prepare for all potential outcomes, including the unlikely scenario in which no mutually satisfactory agreement can be reached.

The Government is undertaking a wide range of analysis and preparatory work, across a range of scenarios, that will contribute to our exit negotiations with the EU, to define our future partnership with the EU, and to inform our understanding of how EU exit will affect the UK’s domestic policies and frameworks.

DExEU is working with all departments, including HM Treasury, to make sure that our preparations for exit and our new partnership with the EU are on track.

We have been clear the Government will not provide an ongoing commentary on internal analytical work.


Written Question
Brexit
Wednesday 13th June 2018

Asked by: Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)

Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, whether he is taking steps with other Departments to make preparations in the event of the UK not agreeing a deal with the EU.

Answered by Steve Baker - Minister of State (Northern Ireland Office)

It is in everyone’s interests to secure a good deal for both sides. We think that is by far and away the highest probability. However, as a responsible Government, we are preparing for all potential outcomes from negotiations with the EU, including for the unlikely scenario in which no mutually satisfactory agreement can be reached. Every Government department has drawn up well developed and flexible plans for this scenario.


Written Question
Brexit
Wednesday 13th June 2018

Asked by: Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)

Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, how much money his Department has spent on preparations in the event of the UK not agreeing a deal with the EU.

Answered by Steve Baker - Minister of State (Northern Ireland Office)

DExEU does not classify or categorise budgets and expenditure by potential negotiation outcome.

The 16-17 Annual Reports and Accounts covers expenditure and budgets since the Department’s inception see link below. The expenditure of 17-18 will be published in the 17-18 Annual Reports and Accounts in the summer 2018.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/annual-report-and-accounts-2016-17


Written Question
Brexit
Wednesday 13th June 2018

Asked by: Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)

Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, how much money his Department plans to spend on preparations in the event of the UK not agreeing a deal with the EU until the end of the transition period.

Answered by Steve Baker - Minister of State (Northern Ireland Office)

DExEU does not classify or categorise budgets and expenditure by potential negotiation outcome.

Budgets from April 2017 to March 2020 are provided below and are in line with funding agreed by Parliament in the Mains Estimate. Budgets during the transition period not covered below are subject to the next spending review in 2019.

BUDGETS

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

TOTAL

£80,197k

£95,985k

£94,780k


Written Question
Department for Exiting the European Union: Staff
Wednesday 13th June 2018

Asked by: Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)

Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, how many members of staff are employed in his Department to work on preparations in the event of the UK not agreeing a deal with the EU by job grade.

Answered by Steve Baker - Minister of State (Northern Ireland Office)

All departments are equipping themselves with the resources they need to get the best deal for the UK, and to prepare for all possible outcomes of negotiations. The Department for Exiting the European Union now has over 650 staff based in the UK plus the expertise of over 120 officials in Brussels.

The Department is continuing to recruit the brightest and the best. The Department for Exiting the European Union is responsible for overseeing negotiations to leave the EU and establishing the future relationship between the UK and EU. As such all staff in the Department are dedicated to planning, delivering or supporting the work on EU exit.