Asked by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, with reference to the position paper, Continuity in the availability of goods for the EU and the UK, published on 21 August 2017, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Scotland on the withdrawal agreement with the EU potentially resulting in the invalidity of EU compliance activities before withdrawal day for goods placed on the market after withdrawal day.
Answered by Margot James
The UK position paper ‘Continuity in the availability of goods for the EU and the UK’ was published following discussion and agreement with other Government Departments, including the Scotland Office. We will continue to work with other Government departments to inform our negotiating position as discussions with the EU progress. My department is actively considering all options in order to minimise disruption for businesses and avoid the introduction of new regulatory barriers. My officials are in contact with their counterparts in the Scottish Government on issues relating to the movement of goods following the UK’s exit from the EU. We will continue to work with other Government departments, including the Scotland Office, to inform our approach.
Asked by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, with reference to the position paper, Continuity in the availability of goods for the EU and the UK, published on 21 August 2017, what discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on the withdrawal agreement with the EU potentially resulting in the invalidity of EU compliance activities before withdrawal day for goods placed on the market after withdrawal day.
Answered by Margot James
The UK position paper ‘Continuity in the availability of goods for the EU and the UK’ was published following discussion and agreement with other Government Departments, including the Scotland Office. We will continue to work with other Government departments to inform our negotiating position as discussions with the EU progress. The Department is actively considering all options in order to minimise disruption for businesses and avoid the introduction of new regulatory barriers. My officials are in contact with their counterparts in the Scottish Government on issues relating to the movement of goods following the UK’s exit from the EU. We will continue to work with other Government departments, including the Scotland Office, to inform our approach.
Asked by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, with reference to the position paper, Continuity in the availability of goods for the EU and the UK, published on 21 August 2017, what representations he has received from industry on the withdrawal agreement with the EU potentially resulting in the invalidity of EU compliance activities before withdrawal day for goods placed on the market after withdrawal day.
Answered by Margot James
The Department has received a wide range of representations from businesses on the withdrawal from the European Union, and specifically on the position of goods placed on the market at that point, both before and after the UK Government paper published on this subject. We continue to engage stakeholders with the aim of ensuring a smooth and orderly exit from the European Union.
Asked by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, with reference to the position paper, Continuity in the availability of goods for the EU and the UK, published on 21 August 2017, what representations he has received from trade unions on the withdrawal agreement with the EU potentially resulting in the invalidity of EU compliance activities before withdrawal day for goods placed on the market after withdrawal day.
Answered by Margot James
The Department has received a wide range of representations from organisations on the withdrawal from the European Union, and specifically on the position of goods placed on the market at that point, both before and after the UK Government paper published on this subject. This includes discussions with trade unions on the withdrawal from the European Union and I plan shortly to hold a roundtable with trade unions on their priorities for the UK’s exit from the EU.
Asked by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, with reference to the position paper, Continuity in the availability of goods for the EU and the UK, published on 21 August 2017, if his Department will set out the possible issues affecting the continuity of service provision at the point of exit which would result in economic disruption.
Answered by Margot James
The Government is working towards a mutually beneficial outcome to the withdrawal negotiations. Nevertheless, a responsible government plans for contingency scenarios. The Department is actively considering all options in order to minimise disruption for UK businesses and avoid the introduction of new regulatory barriers. We continue to engage with UK stakeholders to understand their concerns and interests.
Asked by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, with reference to the position paper, Continuity in the availability of goods for the EU and the UK, published on 21 August 2017, what economic assessment he has made of the effect on industry in the event that the withdrawal agreement with the EU results in the invalidity of EU compliance activities before withdrawal day for goods placed on the market after withdrawal day.
Answered by Margot James
The Government is working towards a mutually beneficial outcome to the withdrawal negotiations. Nevertheless, a responsible government plans for contingency scenarios. The Department is actively considering all options in order to minimise disruption for UK businesses and avoid the introduction of new regulatory barriers. We continue to engage with UK stakeholders to understand their concerns and interests.
Asked by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, with reference to the position paper, Continuity in the availability of goods for the EU and the UK, published on 21 August 2017, what plans he has to support industry in the event that the withdrawal agreement with the EU results in the invalidity of EU compliance activities before withdrawal day for goods placed on the market after withdrawal day.
Answered by Margot James
The Government is working towards a mutually beneficial outcome to the withdrawal negotiations. Nevertheless, a responsible government plans for contingency scenarios. The Department is actively considering all options in order to minimise disruption for UK businesses and avoid the introduction of new regulatory barriers. We continue to engage with UK stakeholders to understand their concerns and interests.
Asked by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, with reference to the position paper, Continuity in the availability of goods for the EU and the EU, published on 21 August 2017, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Scotland on the contents of that position paper.
Answered by Margot James
The UK position paper ‘Continuity in the availability of goods for the EU and the UK’ was published following discussion and agreement with other Government Departments, including the Scotland Office. We will continue to work with other Government departments to inform our negotiating position as discussions with the EU progress. The Department is actively considering all options in order to minimise disruption for businesses and avoid the introduction of new regulatory barriers. Officials are in contact with their counterparts in the Scottish Government on issues relating to the movement of goods following the UK’s exit from the EU. We will continue to work with other Government departments, including the Scotland Office, to inform our approach.
Asked by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, with reference to the position paper, Continuity in the availability of goods for the EU and the EU, published on 21 August 2017, what discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on the contents of that position paper.
Answered by Margot James
Officials in the Department are working closely with the Department for Exiting the European Union and other Government departments to engage with the Devolved Administrations, Crown Dependencies and the Overseas Territories to build consensus around our negotiating position.
Asked by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, with reference to the position paper, Continuity in the availability of goods for the EU and the EU, published on 21 August 2017, what discussions he has had with representatives of Scottish industry on the contents of that position paper.
Answered by Margot James
Officials in the Department have engaged, and continue to engage, with businesses across the United Kingdom, including those in Scotland, on a wide range of issues relating to our withdrawal from the European Union. This has included discussion on the important issue of the availability of goods on the market.