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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Future UK-EU Relationship

Thursday 1 October 2020 · 6 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 0 Partly answered 5 Not answered 0

Key points

  • This week the ninth round of negotiations with the European Union is taking place.
  • My hon. Friend raises an important question; we are actively looking at steps to take after leaving the transition period.
  • Lord Frost is taking the interests of the automotive sector into account in the next round of negotiations.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Justin Madders Lab Ellesmere Port and Bromborough
Brexit
Context

The MP is concerned about the progress of UK's ongoing negotiations with the European Union.

Question

What recent assessment has he made of the progress of the UK's negotiations with the EU?

Answer from Michael Gove

This week the ninth round of negotiations with the European Union is taking place. Since the last round, UK negotiators have continued informal discussions in both Brussels and London. We are committed to working hard to reach an agreement within the timeframe set by the Prime Minister.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific timeline or detailed progress assessment was not provided

How: Under Review

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Q2 Tom Hunt
Immigration Migrants & Borders
Context

The MP is concerned about the ability to tackle illegal crossings after leaving the transition period.

Question

Will my right hon. Friend reassure constituents that a plan is in place to deal with this issue swiftly as soon as the transition period ends?

Answer from Michael Gove

My hon. Friend raises an important question; we are actively looking at steps to take after leaving the transition period to ensure a safe haven for those fleeing persecution while safeguarding our borders. Dan O'Mahoney has been appointed to lead the UK's response in tackling illegal attempts.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Details of specific measures or timeline were not provided

How: Looking At This

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Q3 Harriett Baldwin Con West Worcestershire
Brexit Business & Trade
Context

The MP is concerned about the equivalence of financial services regulations and their potential impact on UK's economy.

Question

Could the Chancellor update the House on how negotiations on financial services regulations are going?

Answer from Michael Gove

We are confident that our high standards in financial services regulation command confidence both within and outside the EU, including access to London's capital markets. The granting of equivalence is an autonomous process within the EU.

Partly answered

Not addressed: No specific progress or concrete update was provided on negotiations status

How: Under Review

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Q4 Justin Madders Lab Ellesmere Port and Bromborough
Business & Trade
Context

The MP is concerned about the rules of origin negotiations impacting Vauxhall Motors in his constituency.

Question

Is it not time that the Government supports the UK automotive sector by making rules of origin a priority?

Answer from Michael Gove

The interests of the automotive sector are at the heart of our approach; Lord Frost is taking this into account in the next round of negotiations, focusing on rules of origin and tariff-free deals.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific commitment or action was not detailed beyond stating it's a priority

How: Under Review

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Q5 Hilary Benn Lab Leeds South
Brexit Business & Trade Environment
Context

The MP is concerned about the costs imposed on the chemicals industry due to new UK REACH system after leaving EU.

Question

Can he explain why the Government chose such enormous costs and red tape on one of our most important industries?

Answer from Michael Gove

Leaving EU necessitates having independent regulatory systems; we are competitive and will uphold higher environmental standards, freed from anti-scientific EU approach. However, we cannot accept EU seeking to tie UK laws and jurisdiction.

Not addressed: Directly addressed the criticism of costs but avoided specifics on why such costs were imposed

How: Changing Topic

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Q6 Paul Blomfield Lab
Brexit Business & Trade Environment
Context

The MP is concerned about the Government's commitment to a Canada-style deal including workers' rights and environmental standards.

Question

Will the Government be prepared to sign up to similar commitments on workers' rights and environmental standards as in Canada's deal?

Answer from Michael Gove

Absolutely committed to ensuring reassurance on workers' rights and environmental protection; UK will uphold higher standards, but won't accept EU tying us to its laws and jurisdiction.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not commit to signing up to similar commitments as in Canada-EU deal

How: Under Review

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