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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Innovation, Growth and Regulatory Reform

Thursday 31 March 2022 · 5 questions

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

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 3 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Government will bring forward a Brexit freedoms Bill to end the special status of retained EU law and cut at least 1 billion-worth of red tape for UK businesses.
  • Consultation on proposals to reform UK legislation on clinical trials closed on 14 March 2022, with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency analyzing over 2,000 responses.
  • East Suffolk Council is working on its 24.9 million town deal for Lowestoft, with assisted area status to be replaced by a new subsidy control regime under the Subsidy Control Bill introduced in June 2021.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Peter Aldous Con
Economy Brexit Business & Trade
Context

The UK has recently left the EU, prompting questions about how to leverage this change for economic growth.

Question

What steps is his Department taking to promote growth and innovation following the UK's departure from the EU?

Answer from Jacob Rees-Mogg (Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

We will bring forward a Brexit freedoms Bill to end the special status of retained EU law. It will accompany a major drive to reform, repeal and replace retained EU law, thereby cutting at least £1 billion-worth of red tape for UK businesses.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific initiatives or policies fostering growth and innovation post-Brexit were not detailed beyond the general aim to cut red tape.

How: Under Review, Not Specified

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Q2 Theresa Villiers Con
NHS
Context

The TIGRR report recommended replacing the EU clinical trials directive with a new modern framework to ensure quick access to life-saving treatments and support medical research.

Question

Will the Government make progress on the TIGRR recommendation to replace the EU clinical trials directive with a new modern framework?

Answer from Jacob Rees-Mogg (Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

The consultation on proposals to reform UK legislation on clinical trials closed on 14 March 2022. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency is analysing the more than 2,000 responses received.

Partly answered

Not addressed: No timeline for Government's response or specific details on how recommendations will be implemented were provided.

How: Under Review, Not Specified

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Q3 Peter Aldous Con
Economy Business & Trade Local Government
Context

Coastal communities face unique challenges and opportunities, including the need for a new subsidy control regime to replace assisted area status.

Question

What is the Government's cross-departmental strategy to promote growth and innovation in coastal areas such as Waveney?

Answer from Jacob Rees-Mogg (Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

East Suffolk Council is working on its £24.9 million town deal for Lowestoft. Assisted area status will be replaced by a new subsidy control regime under the Subsidy Control Bill introduced in June 2021.

Partly answered

Not addressed: No specific timeline or further details on how the strategy will promote growth and innovation were provided.

How: Under Review, Not Specified

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Q4 Brendan O'Hara SNP Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Brexit
Context

The Financial Times reported that food import checks due in July will be delayed again, raising concerns about red tape reduction claims.

Question

What possible Brexit opportunity can the Minister identify from delaying these checks yet again?

Answer from Jacob Rees-Mogg (Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

We in the Conservative party have a global horizon rather than a narrow Brussels-based one. We are building up systems like the single trade window that will be world-beating and cut out bureaucracy globally.

Not addressed: No explanation of specific Brexit opportunities or long-term solutions was provided, instead focusing on the broader stance against EU rules.

How: Changed Subject, Criticized Opposition

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Q5 Brendan O'Hara SNP Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Brexit
Context

Post-Brexit, performers are now relying on Help Musicians charity grants to fund performances in Europe, raising questions about promised red tape reduction.

Question

Why do our performers now require charitable help and what happened to the promised post-Brexit bonfire of red tape?

Answer from Jacob Rees-Mogg (Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

We are building up the kindling wood thanks to the readers of The Sun who are sending in their brilliant suggestions. This is a reference to cutting down unnecessary laws post-Brexit.

Not addressed: No specific measures or financial assistance for performers were detailed, instead focusing on a general critique of previous legislation.

How: Changed Subject, Criticized Opposition

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