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Machinery of Government

24 February 2022

Proposing MP
Boris Johnson Con
Uxbridge and South Ruislip
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Prime Minister
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At a Glance

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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