Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether, following the giving of notice to leave the EU under Article 50, they will cease to participate in the Council of Ministers and the European Council.

Until ​the UK formally leaves, the UK remains a full member of the European Union and all the rights and obligations of EU membership remain in force. During this period the Government will continue to negotiate, implement and apply EU legislation and participate in Council ​meetings.