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Donate to our crowdfunderPhilip Dunne: ...the workforce—while a further almost 90,000 EU citizens work in the social care sector across the UK. They all do a fantastic job, and we have been clear that we want them to be able to stay post-Brexit.
Philip Dunne: ...mentioned the risks to investment in this country for our critical life sciences and pharma industries, which is a legitimate concern that the Government share. Irrespective of the manner in which Brexit takes place, it is important that we maintain the UK as a vibrant centre for such investment. We are aware of concerns from industry about the wider landscape, including Brexit, but the...
Philip Dunne: .... The Government are taking broader action to secure the UK’s future as an attractive place for the life sciences sector, particularly in the light of the EU referendum and the consequent Brexit. We are clear in our commitment to the life sciences, and to building a long-term partnership with industry. The hon. Member for Wolverhampton South West also asked me to address the question of...
Philip Dunne: ..., but they do not represent the actual numbers. We will just have to wait for them. There is no point in speculating any further. A number of hon. Members mentioned the potential impact of Brexit on EU staff, who currently represent a significant number of the professionals working in the NHS. Some 43,000 non-UK-born nationals work in the NHS—about 15% of the workforce—and about half...
Philip Dunne: ...The Secretary of State has always made clear that European Union nationals who work in the National Health Service make a valuable contribution and securing their futures will be a priority in the Brexit negotiations.
Philip Dunne: ...The Secretary of State has always made clear that European Union nationals who work in the National Health Service make a valuable contribution and securing their futures will be a priority in the Brexit negotiations.
Philip Dunne: ...to give valued NHS staff from the EU certainty, which is why securing an agreement that will guarantee the status of EU nationals here and UK nationals in the EU is one of our top priorities in Brexit negotiations.
Philip Dunne: ...will increase by £8 billion in real terms to the end of the Parliament. But the funding of the NHS is inextricably linked to other factors such as the performance of the economy and the impact of Brexit.
Philip Dunne: ...nationals excluding the United Kingdom (EU27) employed in National Health Service trusts and clinical commissioning groups. This is 3,236 more than June 2016 and 1,551 more than December 2016. Brexit will have a limited impact on NHS finances, as we have made a funding commitment for the coming years. The Prime Minister has been clear that she wants to protect the status of EU nationals...
Philip Dunne: ...citizens living in the UK and UK nationals living in the EU”. The policy paper outlines how the Government intends to protect the rights of EU citizens in the UK and UK nationals in the EU. As Brexit negotiations continue the Department and its arm’s length bodies will continue to support the health system’s preparation for Brexit to ensure the NHS is able to deliver the services...
Philip Dunne: ...in the UK and UK nationals living in the EU”. The policy paper outlines how the Government intends to protect the rights of EU27 citizens in the United Kingdom and UK nationals in the EU. As Brexit negotiations continue the Department and its arm’s length bodies will continue to support the health system’s preparation for Brexit to ensure the NHS is able to deliver the services...
Philip Dunne: ...of Government, the Department is analysing the impact of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union. For the Department this includes understanding the financial implications of Brexit for the National Health Service and wider care system and, where appropriate, mitigating for any risks associated with different negotiated options. The Department is working to ensure the...
Philip Dunne: ...for the social care system. The Government is committed to a world-class NHS, which is why we are backing it with at least an extra £8 billion investment by 2022 and are focused on getting a Brexit deal that is in the best interests of the economy, citizens and patients. The Department, through the Secretary of State, other Ministers and senior officials, are in regular contact with the...
Philip Dunne: We are fully engaged with the highest level of Government work on Brexit. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State is a member of the Cabinet Committee on Brexit, and he is engaged on all areas where Brexit may impact the health and social care sector. We are actively considering the Brexit implications for the UK on workforce, medicine and equipment regulation, reciprocal healthcare, life...
Philip Dunne: As I indicated in response to the hon. Member for Glasgow South West (Chris Stephens), finding an appropriate relationship with the EMA post-Brexit is one of the core strands of work the Department is doing. As the hon. Lady will be aware, next Monday the other EU nations will vote to decide which country will host the new EMA. It is our intent, as we have made clear to the EU negotiators,...
Philip Dunne: The Secretary of State meets cabinet colleagues regularly to discuss numerous topics, including our exit from the European Union. The future of EU nationals is a top priority in the Brexit negotiations and we want their valued contribution to the National Health Service to continue. The Secretary of State has made it clear that after the United Kingdom’s exit from the EU, we will have an...
Philip Dunne: ...not be listing any detail about the Department’s work streams. We can confirm that we are equipping ourselves with the right people and the right skills across government to make a success of Brexit. This Department has identified the workforce it requires for operational and policy requirements and constantly reviews its capabilities in order to deliver the Government’s commitment...
Philip Dunne: ...of additional funding available over the next two years - £1.5 billion in both 2018/19 and 2019/20 – so that departments and the devolved administrations can continue to prepare effectively for Brexit. We are currently working with HM Treasury and Department for Exiting the European Union to establish what we need to prepare effectively, and what additional funding should be supplied...
Philip Dunne: ...is exported, 90% of it to EU markets and much of it from my constituency. Can my hon. Friend reassure the House that access to these markets will continue to be friction-free and tariff-free post Brexit?
Philip Dunne: ...to various regions around the UK to take advantage of the skills we have here. The Prime Minister has been very clear to the EU that defence and security matters should not be affected by Brexit, and that we wish to have a continuing strong partnership with our EU nations. Does the Prime Minister intend to bring this matter up at the EU Council or at the NATO summit in July to ensure that...