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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Ninth Meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee

22 February 2022 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Proposed by Elizabeth Truss Con South West Norfolk

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee met on 2022-02-22
  • The meeting focused on citizens' rights and issues related to the Northern Ireland Protocol
  • Both parties agreed to adopt two technical Decisions regarding data sharing and arbitration panel members

Issue summary

The Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee met to discuss citizens' rights and issues with the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Action requested

Both parties agreed to adopt two technical Decisions, one amending data sharing linked to social security coordination and the other updating a list of arbitration panel members.

Key facts

  • The meeting was held on 21 February in Brussels.
  • Co-chaired by Elizabeth Truss and European Commission Vice President Maroš Šefčovič.
  • Both parties noted continued constructive collaboration on citizens' rights.
  • Three areas of concern were identified for UK nationals in EU Member States: permit requirements, unnecessary information requests, and unclear appeals processes.
  • The EU raised concerns about the legal base and pre-settled status application requirements under the UK’s EU Settlement Scheme.
  • Both sides reiterated the importance of finding solutions to protect the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement.
  • Two technical Decisions were agreed upon: DECISION No [1]/2022 on data sharing and DECISION No [2]/2022 updating arbitration panel members.
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