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EU-UK Youth Mobility Agreement

Tuesday 22 October 2024 · 3 questions

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

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial discussions on EU-UK youth mobility agreement are ongoing but no specific details are provided.
  • Prime Minister and President of the European Commission met to strengthen UK-EU relationship without specific mention of youth mobility.
  • Government remains committed to not returning to freedom of movement or rejoining the EU while continuing discussions on various issues.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Ian Roome Lib Dem North Devon
Brexit Foreign Affairs
Context

The question arises from a discussion on the UK's relationship with Europe, specifically regarding youth mobility agreements.

Question

If he will have discussions with his European counterparts on a potential youth mobility agreement. The Foreign Secretary is not present and it is unclear if such discussions are taking place.

Answer from Stephen Doughty

We will continue to look at EU proposals on a range of issues, but we will not return to freedom of movement. However, we are committed to finding constructive ways of working together and delivering for the British people.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific commitment regarding discussions about youth mobility agreement

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Q2 Ian Roome Lib Dem North Devon
Education Brexit
Context

The discussion continues on the possibility of a youth mobility agreement, referencing existing schemes and benefits to schools.

Question

Does the Minister agree that if Iceland and Monaco can be approved countries under the reciprocal UK mobility scheme, our closest neighbours such as Ireland and France should also be included? Many schools in my constituency would like a youth mobility agreement because it would benefit young people.

Answer from Stephen Doughty

We will not give a running commentary on our discussions with the European Union. The Prime Minister and the President of the European Commission met to strengthen the relationship between the EU and the UK, but no specific mention is made regarding youth mobility agreements.

Not addressed: Specific discussion about inclusion of Ireland and France in youth mobility scheme

How: Changed Subject Entirely

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Q3 Stella Creasy Labour (Co-op) Walthamstow
Immigration Brexit
Context

The discussion centres around the UK's approach to potential agreements, highlighting existing schemes and conditions.

Question

It is important to be clear that the youth mobility scheme is not freedom of movement. Will the Minister update us on when he next expects to discuss the subject with the EU?

Answer from Stephen Doughty

We have been clear that we will not return to freedom of movement or rejoin the EU, and we will continue discussions on a range of issues.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific timeline for discussing youth mobility scheme with the EU

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