Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what estimate his Department has made of the number of EU institutions and other EU-related bodies which the UK will leave on leaving the EU; and what assessment it has made of the financial and staffing implications of replicating the role of those organisations in the UK.

No decisions have yet been made on our future relationship with the EU's institutions and decentralised bodies after leaving the EU. We are considering very carefully a range of options. Our relationship will be evaluated in light of delivering the twelve objectives outlined by the Prime Minister to achieve a deep and special partnership between the UK and the European Union.

Prior to any decisions on establishing new agencies, the Government will, however, always look to minimise disruption and costs, which will include considering alternative options.

The European Union (Withdrawal) Bill makes clear that any decision on creating new agencies would require the approval of both Houses of Parliament under the affirmative procedure.