Future UK-EU Relationship 2020-10-01
2020-10-01
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Q1
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The MP is concerned about the progress of UK's ongoing negotiations with the European Union.
What recent assessment has he made of the progress of the UK's negotiations with the EU?
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.
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The specific timeline or detailed progress assessment was not provided
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Q2
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The MP is concerned about the ability to tackle illegal crossings after leaving the transition period.
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?
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.
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Details of specific measures or timeline were not provided
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Q3
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The MP is concerned about the equivalence of financial services regulations and their potential impact on UK's economy.
Could the Chancellor update the House on how negotiations on financial services regulations are going?
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.
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No specific progress or concrete update was provided on negotiations status
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Q4
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The MP is concerned about the rules of origin negotiations impacting Vauxhall Motors in his constituency.
Is it not time that the Government supports the UK automotive sector by making rules of origin a priority?
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.
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Specific commitment or action was not detailed beyond stating it's a priority
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Q5
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The MP is concerned about the costs imposed on the chemicals industry due to new UK REACH system after leaving EU.
Can he explain why the Government chose such enormous costs and red tape on one of our most important industries?
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.
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Directly addressed the criticism of costs but avoided specifics on why such costs were imposed
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Q6
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The MP is concerned about the Government's commitment to a Canada-style deal including workers' rights and environmental standards.
Will the Government be prepared to sign up to similar commitments on workers' rights and environmental standards as in Canada's deal?
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.
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Did not commit to signing up to similar commitments as in Canada-EU deal
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