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 cost to the public purse of replicating the relevant functions of the European Chemicals Agency after the UK leaves the EU.
No decisions have yet been made on our future relationship with the EU's agencies and bodies, including the European Chemicals Agency, after leaving the EU.
Prior to any decisions on replicating relevant functions, the Government will always look to minimise disruption and costs, which will include considering a number of options. Defra, along with all other Government departments, continues to take a responsible approach in preparing for all exit scenarios.