Christopher Pincher: ...or a Northern Ireland protocol. Those 2019 regulations include the introduction of United Kingdom-wide provisions, such as the UKCA mark and UK-designated standards, in preparation for a no-deal Brexit but, of course, we have now left the European Union with a withdrawal agreement and a Northern Ireland protocol. Without the amendments made by this instrument, the 2019 regulations would...
Christopher Pincher: The Prime Minister has been consistently clear that safeguarding the rights of United Kingdom nationals living in the EU after Brexit is a priority. The Withdrawal Agreement has now received Royal Assent. Under the terms of this Agreement, United Kingdom nationals will be able to travel freely within the EU until the end of the transition period on 31 December. During this time there will...
Christopher Pincher: The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right: let’s fight the election on the real issues—on migration issues, on health, on education, on our stance on Brexit. Let’s get out there and do it, and let’s stop stirring the pot on this non-issue.
Christopher Pincher: ...the German Government regarding their respective immigration arrangements, including provisions for future mobility in a No Deal scenario. The German Parliament is also currently considering a Brexit Residence Transition Law which would come into effect in a No Deal scenario to ensure that all British Nationals and their family members who exercised freedom of movement rights before exit...
Christopher Pincher: ...Secretary, had to say. We found out a great deal about what she would do in any Queen’s Speech that she might be party to. We found out that, apparently, she is not going to do very much about Brexit, because there was not a single mention of it in her speech. She asked about a number of countries that the Foreign Secretary had not addressed in the House. There are a lot of opportunities...
Christopher Pincher: ...Foreign Affairs Council yesterday; we were party to the discussions there and the outcome of those deliberations. The Gracious Speech sets out the legislation that we need both to give effect to Brexit and to grasp the opportunities of it. That legislation will ensure a smooth and orderly departure and a better deal for our farmers and fishing industry, as the hon. Member for Strangford...
Christopher Pincher: ...protecting media freedoms, speaking out against abuses and standing up for journalists who are detained, bullied and brutalised around the world. That is the mission of this Government: to deliver Brexit, faithful to the promises made to the British people; to embrace the opportunities that lie ahead for a truly global Britain; and to reinforce the United Kingdom’s role as a force for...
Christopher Pincher: ...plans. We encourage British Nationals living in the wider EU to subscribe to their relevant Living in Guide on gov.uk for up-to-date information on the steps they need to take to get ready for Brexit.
Christopher Pincher: ...with Gibraltar, which has met nine times since its formation three years ago. Ministers and officials across the Government are working closely with the Government of Gibraltar in preparation for Brexit. Gibraltar is and will remain a vital part of our family, whatever the shape of our exit from the EU on 31 October.