Asked by: Jacob Rees-Mogg (Conservative - North East Somerset)
Question to the Department for International Trade:
To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of his Department's preparations for the UK leaving the EU with (a) an agreement on future partnership and (b) no agreement with the EU; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by Greg Hands
Following the referendum in June 2016, the Department for International Trade (DIT) continues to make rigorous preparations for a range of possible outcomes from the UK's negotiations with the EU. This is the job of a responsible government.
This preparation includes consideration of possible alternatives to a negotiated agreement, to ensure continued prosperity for business, workers and consumers across the UK.
Asked by: Jacob Rees-Mogg (Conservative - North East Somerset)
Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of his Department's preparations for the UK leaving the EU with (a) an agreement on future partnership and (b) no agreement with the EU; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by George Eustice
The Prime Minister has been clear that we need to plan for every eventuality. Defra has put in place a major programme of work to prepare for the UK’s departure from the EU, planning for a number of scenarios, including no agreement. I keep the effectiveness of these preparations under continual review.
Asked by: Jacob Rees-Mogg (Conservative - North East Somerset)
Question to the Northern Ireland Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of his Department's preparations for the UK leaving the EU with (a) an agreement on future partnership and (b) no agreement with the EU; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by James Brokenshire
The role of the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) is to ensure the smooth working of the political settlement in Northern Ireland. It represents Northern Ireland interests within the UK Government and represents the UK government interests and policy in Northern Ireland.
Accordingly, responsibility for relevant policies including border, customs and immigration is held by other Whitehall Government Departments and the Northern Ireland Executive rather than by NIO. My officials however are working with officials across government, in close coordination with the Department for Exiting the European Union, to ensure that appropriate preparations have been made and plans are in place for all scenarios.
The UK Government is determined to make a success of Exit for the whole of the UK, including Northern Ireland.
Asked by: Jacob Rees-Mogg (Conservative - North East Somerset)
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of his Department's preparations for the UK leaving the EU with (a) an agreement on future partnership and (b) no agreement with the EU; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by Steve Barclay
HM Treasury keeps its work in this area under review, and will continue to ensure it is well placed to make the preparations necessary to deliver UK’s exit from the EU, alongside its other commitments.
Asked by: Jacob Rees-Mogg (Conservative - North East Somerset)
Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of her Department's preparations for the UK leaving the EU with (a) an agreement on future partnership and (b) no agreement with the EU; and if she will make a statement.
Answered by Matt Hancock
Following the referendum in June 2016, DCMS continues to make rigorous preparations for a range of possible outcomes from the UK's negotiations with the EU.
Asked by: Jacob Rees-Mogg (Conservative - North East Somerset)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of his Department's preparations for the UK leaving the EU with (a) an agreement on future partnership and (b) no agreement with the EU; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
Following the referendum in June 2016, the Ministry of Defence continues to make rigorous preparations for a range of possible outcomes from the UK's negotiations with the EU.
Asked by: Jacob Rees-Mogg (Conservative - North East Somerset)
Question to the Department for Education:
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of her Department's preparations for the UK leaving the EU with (a) an agreement on future partnership and (b) no agreement with the EU; and if she will make a statement.
Answered by Robert Goodwill
Following the referendum in June 2016, the Department for Education continues to make rigorous preparations for a range of possible outcomes from the UK's negotiations with the EU.
Asked by: Jacob Rees-Mogg (Conservative - North East Somerset)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of his Department's preparations for the UK leaving the EU with (a) an agreement on future partnership and (b) no agreement with the EU; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by Alan Duncan
Following the referendum in June 2016 the Foreign and Commonwealth Office continues to make rigorous preparations for a range of possible outcomes from the UK’s negotiations with the EU.
Asked by: Jacob Rees-Mogg (Conservative - North East Somerset)
Question to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of his Department's preparations for the UK leaving the EU with (a) an agreement on future partnership and (b) no agreement with the EU; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by Sam Gyimah
Following the referendum in June 2016,The MoJ continues to make rigorous preparations for a range of possible outcomes from the UK's negotiations with the EU.
Asked by: Jacob Rees-Mogg (Conservative - North East Somerset)
Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of his Department's preparations for the UK leaving the EU with (a) an agreement on future partnership and (b) no agreement with the EU; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by Damian Hinds
The Department for Work and Pensions is undertaking planning for all EU exit scenarios, as is prudent for such a significant issue, including working closely with the Department for Exiting the European Union to ensure consistency of plans across government.