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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 22 Jun 2022
EU Retained Law

"Is it my right hon. Friend’s view that most of the bureaucracy placed on British businesses that are trying to export comes from the requirements made by other EU countries? They seem to be making it a lot harder for us to export to them than we are making it …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 24 Oct 2019
Checks on Goods: Northern Ireland and Great Britain

"In no way dispelling the fears of the Unionist community, of which I would consider myself one, may I quote what the Library says on this matter:

“there are currently checks on animal products entering Northern Ireland from Great Britain including physical checks on livestock”?

While there is the potential …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 22 May 2019
Leaving the EU: Extension Period Negotiations

"Before I call the next speaker, I am going to limit speeches to seven minutes so I can get everyone in...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 22 May 2019
Leaving the EU: Extension Period Negotiations

"Before I call the SNP spokesperson, I remind the Chamber that I would like to leave two minutes for the mover of the motion to wind-up at the end. I call Peter Grant...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 20 Mar 2019
EU Withdrawal Joint Committee: Oversight

"The Minister has referred several times to the devolved Administrations, but he will be aware that the Northern Ireland Assembly has not sat for over two years, so how does he think the Joint Committee will take note of the thoughts coming from the Province on what is, of course, …..."
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Written Question
Schengen Agreement
Friday 8th February 2019

Asked by: Laurence Robertson (Conservative - Tewkesbury)

Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, whether he has had discussions with EU Ministers on the Schengen 90/180 rule and extending UK citizen's rights; and if he will make a statement.

Answered by Robin Walker

The Secretary of State meets regularly with EU counterparts to discuss issues related to our exit.

During the implementation period, UK nationals will be able to travel, work and live in the EU as they do now.

The Political Declaration makes clear that both sides will aim to provide visa-free travel for short-term visits, as well as other elements to support mobility in defined areas. We will be discussing the detail in the next phase of negotiations.

Our proposals for visa-free travel will apply in the event of a deal or no deal. Conditions for entry and stay of third country nationals in the EU for more than 90 days are a matter for each Member State to determine. In the event of a no deal, UK nationals staying in the EU for longer than 90 days will be subject to individual Member States' immigration rules. UK nationals will therefore need to check individual Member State immigration rules for information regarding entry and stay that would not fall under the Schengen arrangements.

The FCO provides travel advice to UK nationals travelling abroad on gov.uk. We have published advice on the steps that UK nationals may need to take to prepare for our exit from the EU, which can be found at gov.uk/euexit. The Government will publish any necessary updates in due course.