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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Citizens’ Rights: Update on Implementing the Withdrawal Agreement

23 October 2020 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Proposed by Wendy Morton Con Aldridge-Brownhills

Brexit

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK Government has established the EU Settlement Scheme to secure rights for EU citizens in the UK.
  • The Frontier Workers' Permit Scheme has been created to protect the rights of UK nationals living in the EU.
  • The Government continues to collaborate with EU Member States to ensure the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement.

Issue summary

The statement provides an update on the implementation of citizens' rights under the UK's Withdrawal Agreement, focusing on both EU citizens in the UK and UK nationals in the EU.

Action requested

The Government has established measures such as the EU Settlement Scheme and a Frontier Workers’ Permit Scheme to secure rights for affected individuals. It also continues to work with EU Member States to ensure compliance and publishes updates on implementation progress.

Key facts

  • The Withdrawal Agreement protects EU citizens in the UK, UK nationals in the EU, and their family members.
  • Over 4 million applications have been received through the EU Settlement Scheme by September 2020, with nearly 3.8 million grants of status issued.
  • All thirteen Member States have agreed to provide at least eight months for UK nationals to apply for new residence statuses beyond the minimum six-month window.
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