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Update on the UK Internal Market (UKIM) Bill

17 December 2020

Proposing MP
Paul Scully Con
Sutton and Cheam
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement discusses the UK Government's stance on the UK Internal Market (UKIM) Bill and its necessity for ensuring a reliable internal market post-Brexit.

Action Requested

The government is proceeding with the Bill to Royal Assent despite lack of consent from the Scottish Parliament and Senedd Cymru, emphasizing the need for UK-wide legal underpinning. The government will continue to seek legislative consent and engage with Devolved Administrations on future Bills.

Key Facts

  • The UK Internal Market (UKIM) Bill aims to provide a reliable legal basis for internal trade after Brexit.
  • The Scottish Government withdrew from UK-wide work on the internal market in Spring 2019.
  • Engagements with the Welsh Government have resulted in tangible changes to the Bill, including strengthened devolved involvement and annual review meetings.
  • The Scottish Parliament and Senedd Cymru have refused to provide legislative consent for the Bill.
  • In the current session of Parliament, the UK Government has secured 37 Legislative Consent Motions (LCMs) from the devolved legislatures.
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