Exiting the European Union – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 9 March 2017.
Patricia Gibson
Scottish National Party, North Ayrshire and Arran
12:00,
9 March 2017
How he plans to involve the devolved Administrations in negotiations on the UK leaving the EU.
Robin Walker
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union
The Prime Minister, supported by my Department, will agree the format of negotiations with our counterparts once negotiations have begun. In the meantime, she will be informed by the Joint Ministerial Committee (EU Negotiations), which will ensure that we negotiate the best possible future for the United Kingdom, representing all its constituent parts.
Patricia Gibson
Scottish National Party, North Ayrshire and Arran
Regarding Scotland’s role in the article 50 process, Supreme Court president, David Neuberger, said on
Robin Walker
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union
Of course, we have formally involved the devolved Administrations in our preparations through the JMC process, and we continue to engage in that process. With regard to the great repeal Bill, a white paper will be published and the devolved Administrations will have their opportunities to respond to that, as will hon. Members across the House.
Wayne David
Shadow Minister (Defence) (Armed Forces and Defence Procurement)
When the Government devolve powers that have been repatriated, will they consider allocating extra resources to ensure that those policies are implemented properly?
Robin Walker
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union
As we have said, we have not made the final decisions about repatriation. That is something we will want to discuss with the devolved Administrations, as I think the Welsh Government have suggested. The Treasury has already made important guarantees that cover devolved Administrations as well as Government Departments.
Tom Brake
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Foreign Affairs), Liberal Democrat Chief Whip, Liberal Democrat Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
In devising plans for Brexit and involving the devolved Administrations, Ministers will have drawn on the advice of a large number of UK and foreign consultancy firms such as Accenture. The Press Association and others want to know how much this has cost. Will the Minister confirm the spend to date on the likes of Accenture, PwC, City legal firms and others in supporting the Government on Brexit?
Robin Walker
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union
I am sure all that type of information will be disclosed in the usual way when the Department reports its accounts.
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A document issued by the Government laying out its policy, or proposed policy, on a topic of current concern.Although a white paper may occasion consultation as to the details of new legislation, it does signify a clear intention on the part of a government to pass new law. This is a contrast with green papers, which are issued less frequently, are more open-ended and may merely propose a strategy to be implemented in the details of other legislation.
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