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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Professional Qualifications Bill

Wednesday 30 June 2021 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Wendy Chamberlain asked the Minister about discussions with the Welsh Government and the Business Secretary regarding the Professional Qualifications Bill.
  • The Minister confirmed regular discussions occur on various subjects, including the impact of legislation on Wales.
  • Wendy Chamberlain inquired if devolved Administrations could revoke measures under the Bill if deemed necessary.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Wendy Chamberlain Lib Dem North East Fife
Wales Business & Trade
Context

Discussions on the potential effect of the Professional Qualifications Bill on professionals affected by that legislation in Wales.

Question

What discussions have you had with the Welsh Government and the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on the impact of the Professional Qualifications Bill on professionals in Wales?

Answer from David Davies

I have regular discussions with the Welsh Government and the Business Secretary on a wide range of subjects, such as the impact of legislation on Wales. This Bill will remove unnecessary barriers for accessing professions for both overseas-qualified professionals and UK nationals in Wales.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The answer did not specify discussions about the Professional Qualifications Bill's effect on professionals in Wales, but rather spoke generally about its impact.

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Q2 Wendy Chamberlain Lib Dem North East Fife
Northern Ireland Scotland Wales
Context

The Bill allows the Secretary of State to exercise powers concurrently over areas where Welsh Ministers normally exercise power. The question focuses on whether the devolved Administrations should be able to revoke these measures in the future.

Question

Does the Minister agree that the devolved Administrations should be able to revoke these measures if they decide this is necessary?

Answer from David Davies

The UK Government have shown their commitment to devolution and are willing to work with the Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish Administrations. The Bill ensures that highly qualified professionals in constituencies like North East Fife can work anywhere in the UK.

Not addressed: The Minister did not address whether devolved Administrations could revoke measures under the Bill but instead discussed support for professional mobility across the UK.

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