Innovation, Growth and Regulatory Reform 2022-03-31
2022-03-31
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Q1
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The UK has recently left the EU, prompting questions about how to leverage this change for economic growth.
What steps is his Department taking to promote growth and innovation following the UK's departure from the EU?
We will bring forward a Brexit freedoms Bill to end the special status of retained EU law. It will accompany a major drive to reform, repeal and replace retained EU law, thereby cutting at least £1 billion-worth of red tape for UK businesses.
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Specific initiatives or policies fostering growth and innovation post-Brexit were not detailed beyond the general aim to cut red tape.
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Q2
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The TIGRR report recommended replacing the EU clinical trials directive with a new modern framework to ensure quick access to life-saving treatments and support medical research.
Will the Government make progress on the TIGRR recommendation to replace the EU clinical trials directive with a new modern framework?
The consultation on proposals to reform UK legislation on clinical trials closed on 14 March 2022. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency is analysing the more than 2,000 responses received.
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No timeline for Government's response or specific details on how recommendations will be implemented were provided.
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Coastal communities face unique challenges and opportunities, including the need for a new subsidy control regime to replace assisted area status.
What is the Government's cross-departmental strategy to promote growth and innovation in coastal areas such as Waveney?
East Suffolk Council is working on its £24.9 million town deal for Lowestoft. Assisted area status will be replaced by a new subsidy control regime under the Subsidy Control Bill introduced in June 2021.
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No specific timeline or further details on how the strategy will promote growth and innovation were provided.
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Q4
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The Financial Times reported that food import checks due in July will be delayed again, raising concerns about red tape reduction claims.
What possible Brexit opportunity can the Minister identify from delaying these checks yet again?
We in the Conservative party have a global horizon rather than a narrow Brussels-based one. We are building up systems like the single trade window that will be world-beating and cut out bureaucracy globally.
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No explanation of specific Brexit opportunities or long-term solutions was provided, instead focusing on the broader stance against EU rules.
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Q5
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Post-Brexit, performers are now relying on Help Musicians charity grants to fund performances in Europe, raising questions about promised red tape reduction.
Why do our performers now require charitable help and what happened to the promised post-Brexit bonfire of red tape?
We are building up the kindling wood thanks to the readers of The Sun who are sending in their brilliant suggestions. This is a reference to cutting down unnecessary laws post-Brexit.
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No specific measures or financial assistance for performers were detailed, instead focusing on a general critique of previous legislation.
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