Asked by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
Question to the Leader of the House:
To ask the Leader of the House, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for International Trade on facilitating parliamentary scrutiny of proposed trade deals with other countries before they are signed.
Answered by Jacob Rees-Mogg
I have regular discussions with members of the Cabinet. The Government has put a number of arrangements in place to allow for proper scrutiny of proposed trade deals with other countries by Parliament. This includes publishing negotiating objectives and economic scoping assessments before starting negotiations; regular statements to Parliament and briefings with Members and relevant Parliamentary Committees during negotiations.
At the conclusion of negotiations, there will be opportunity for scrutiny of a final deal and Parliament can resolve against ratification of a treaty under the scrutiny processes set out under the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010. Any legislative changes required to give effect to a Free Trade Agreement will need to be scrutinised and passed by Parliament in the usual way before ratification of the agreement can take place.
Asked by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
Question to the Leader of the House:
To ask the Leader of the House, whether he will consider honouring PC Keith Palmer with a shield in the Chamber like those which commemorate hon. Members killed in war or by terrorist acts.
Answered by David Lidington
The House authorities will consult PC Palmer's family and the Metropolitan Police about the most appropriate form of memorial.
The hon. Member may wish to know that PC Palmer’s name has already appeared on the website of the Police Roll of Honour Trust. He will also be remembered permanently at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire where UK Police Memorial provide a lasting tribute to the sacrifices that police officers make.