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UK Preparedness: End of the Transition Period

Tuesday 24 November 2020 · 2 questions

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

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • UK Government preparing for various scenarios at the end of the transition period
  • FCDO leading communication campaigns for UK nationals in and travellers to the EU
  • Welsh Government offers an online EU transition portal for businesses and organisations in Wales

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Simon Baynes
Brexit
Context

The question arises from the need to ensure readiness for various scenarios related to the UK's relationship with the EU post-transition.

Question

What progress his Department has made on ensuring UK preparedness for the end of the transition period. Although it remains our intention and hope to reach agreement with the EU, as a responsible Government we must prepare for a wide range of scenarios.

Answer from Wendy Morton

Although it remains our intention and hope to reach agreement with the EU, as a responsible Government we continue to make extensive preparations for a wide range of scenarios. The FCDO is leading communication campaigns aimed at UK nationals living in the EU and UK travellers to the EU to help ensure they take the actions needed to be ready for the end of the transition period. We have also launched the UK nationals support fund, providing up to £3 million to support at-risk and hard-to-reach UK nationals who might need additional support to apply for residency.

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Not addressed: The answer does not address all aspects of readiness for non-agreement scenarios.

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Q2 Simon Baynes
Brexit Business & Trade
Context

The question is prompted by the need to assist local businesses and organisations in preparing for changes after the transition period.

Question

Will the Minister tell us how businesses and organisations in Clwyd South and the rest of the UK can access practical advice and support from the Government to ensure they are ready for the end of the transition period?

Answer from Wendy Morton

My hon. Friend is right to ask such questions on behalf of his constituents. The Welsh Government provide an online EU transition portal at www.businesswales.gov.wales, where businesses and organisations can find up-to-date advice from the Welsh Government; there is also an online query service and a helpline. For the UK as a whole, the best place to start is the gov.uk website, which provides comprehensive and up-to-date advice and includes step-by-step guides in key areas.

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