Thursday, 27 April 2017
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent discussions his Department has had with representatives of the tourism sector on the implications for that sector of the UK leaving the EU.
Whether he has had discussions with representatives of Sinn Féin on that party’s priorities for Northern Ireland in the negotiations on the UK leaving the EU; and if he will make a...
What steps the Government plan to take to help the financial services industry prepare for the UK leaving the EU.
What steps the Government are taking in preparing the great repeal Bill to protect (a) employment and (b) workers’ rights.
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for International Trade on the potential effect of the great repeal Bill on negotiating future trade terms with the EU.
What steps he is taking to involve representatives of the English regions in the Government’s preparations for the UK leaving the EU.
What discussions he has had with the Attorney General on which provisions in the great repeal Bill may require the Government to legislate on devolved matters before the UK leaves the EU.
What steps he is taking to ensure protection of the Welsh sheep meat trade in negotiations on the UK leaving the EU.
What recent discussions his Department has had with the aerospace industry on the negotiations for the UK leaving the EU.
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for International Trade on securing a comprehensive trade and customs agreement which provides the exact same benefits which the UK...
What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on support for farmers after the UK leaves the EU.
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the effect on the Scottish food and drink sector of the UK leaving the EU.
What discussions his Department has had with UK universities on the negotiations for the UK leaving the EU.
What the total amount of the UK rebate from the EU has been in real terms since it was introduced.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. Have you had any notification of a statement from the Minister at the Cabinet Office—or, indeed, the Prime Minister herself—on the Channel 4 report of...
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I have further to acquaint the House that the Leader of the House of Lords, one of the Lords Commissioners, delivered Her Majesty’s Most Gracious Speech to both Houses of Parliament, in...
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