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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Machinery of Government

24 February 2022 · Prime Minister

Proposed by Boris Johnson Con Uxbridge and South Ruislip

BrexitForeign Affairs

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK's relationship with the European Union, including oversight of agreements like the Trade and Cooperation Agreement and the Withdrawal Agreement, is being transferred to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
  • This statement announces a transfer of responsibilities from the current department to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office for better alignment with diplomatic expertise.
  • The transfer aims to enhance the UK's capability in managing its relationship with the EU through the use of diplomatic resources.

Issue summary

The UK's relationship with the European Union, including oversight of agreements like the Trade and Cooperation Agreement and the Withdrawal Agreement, is being transferred to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Action requested

This statement announces a transfer of responsibilities from the current department to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office for better alignment with diplomatic expertise.

Key facts

  • The UK’s relationship with the European Union, including oversight of agreements like the Trade and Cooperation Agreement and the Withdrawal Agreement, is being moved.
  • This move aligns the UK's European strategy and bilateral relationships with the Department’s diplomatic expertise.
  • The transfer aims to build a new relationship with the EU as sovereign equals.
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