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Leaving the EU: National Audit Office

Thursday 6 February 2020 · 3 questions

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Key points

  • Philip Hollobone inquired about the Public Accounts Commission's assessment of Brexit's impact on the National Audit Office and its work.
  • The National Audit Office regularly updates its work programme to address issues including Brexit and has published reports on EU exit preparations.
  • Jim Shannon questioned the National Audit Office about its work concerning Commonwealth countries in light of Brexit and how to improve guidance for future operations.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Philip Hollobone Con Kettering
Brexit Parliamentary Procedure
Context

The UK is in the process of leaving the EU, impacting various government departments.

Question

Asks about the assessment by the Public Accounts Commission on how Brexit affects the National Audit Office and its ongoing work.

Answer from Edward Leigh

Notes that during his chairmanship, over 18 years, £14.2 billion in public funds was saved; confirms the NAO regularly revises its work programme to reflect current issues including Brexit and has published reports on various aspects of EU exit preparations.

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Q2 Philip Hollobone Con Kettering
Brexit Parliamentary Procedure
Context

The Department for Exiting the EU was established with a specific purpose that is time-limited.

Question

Requests whether the National Audit Office will conduct an investigation into lessons learned from the establishment of the Department for Exiting the European Union.

Answer from Edward Leigh

Affirms that the Comptroller and Auditor General, who is independent, will likely undertake a report on the value for money of the Department for Exiting the European Union and potentially an overview of the UK's exit from the EU in total.

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Q3 Jim Shannon DUP Strangford
Brexit
Context

Post-Brexit work on Commonwealth relations may require better guidelines.

Question

Inquires about the results of work done by the National Audit Office concerning Commonwealth countries in light of Brexit, asking how to improve guidance for future operations.

Answer from Edward Leigh

Responds that the NAO will focus on economy and efficiency, aiming to ensure a successful exit from the EU with an emphasis on avoiding waste, such as unnecessary recruitment of civil servants. Highlights the need for close scrutiny to achieve value for money post-Brexit.

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