Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure that the UK's departure from the EU is not delayed by general or presidential elections in other EU countries.

The Prime Minister has been clear that we will not be triggering Article 50 before the end of 2016, and the detailed work now underway to prepare for our negotiation over exit is complete. Once we have triggered Article 50, a clear process and timeline then applies. We intend to work closely with other Member states to deliver a smooth and orderly departure in line with that process.