Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, with reference to European Council document EUCO XT 20011/17 published on 15 December 2017, whether the transitional arrangements will include UK membership of Euratom; and if he will make a statement.

We are proposing a strictly time-limited implementation period, based on the existing structure of EU rules and regulations. The UK Government remains committed to ensuring a smooth transition to a UK nuclear safeguards regime; collaboration on research and development; minimising barriers to civil nuclear trade; and providing certainty. The exact terms of an Implementation Period are subject to our negotiations with the European Union.