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Written question asked by Lady Hermon (Independent (affiliation)) on Wednesday, 30 November 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 2 December 2016. It was answered by David Jones (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 December 2016 on behalf of the Department for Exiting the European Union.


Devolution

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, if he will take steps to ensure that the Northern Ireland Assembly and the other devolved administration have the power to affirm or reject EU legislation governing devolved matters after the Great Repeal Bill becomes law; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

The implications of exiting the EU for the devolution settlements will require discussion with the devolved administrations. The Prime Minister has made clear her intention to engage with the devolved administrations, and the Joint Ministerial Committee (EU Negotiations) has been established to provide a forum for the discussion of issues stemming from the negotiation process.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
55633
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Devolved matters Devolution Brexit
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk