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Covid-19: UK-EU Negotiations

Thursday 16 July 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Alex Davies-Jones asked about steps to ensure UK-EU negotiations do not harm pandemic response capabilities.
  • The Minister acknowledged concerns over border plans leading to potential trade barriers and supply delays.
  • The UK is collaborating with the Department of Health and Social Care to ensure vital NHS supplies reach frontline staff without hindrance.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Alex Davies-Jones Lab Constituency Cynon
NHS Brexit
Context

UK is in the process of negotiating with EU on post-transition period arrangements.

Question

What steps he is taking to ensure that the outcome of UK-EU negotiations will not harm the UK's capability to tackle the pandemic? The hon. Member welcomes news out of Oxford but expresses concern over border delivery plans leading to trade barriers from 1 January, posing risks for delays in supply and equipment flow during health emergencies.

Answer from Michael Gove (The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office)

The hon. Lady raises a critical point. The UK prioritises its citizens' health; hence, we are collaborating with the Department of Health and Social Care to guarantee that category 1 goods including vital NHS supplies can reach frontline staff without hindrance.

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