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Written question asked by Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 18 January 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 20 January 2017. It was answered by Baroness May of Maidenhead (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 January 2017 on behalf of the Prime Minister.


Brexit: Devolution

Question

To ask the Prime Minister, whether she discussed the role and place of the devolved administrations in forthcoming EU negotiations during her conversations on 17 January 2017 with EU Council President Tusk, EU Commission President Juncker, German Chancellor Merkel and French President Hollande.

Answer

I spoke to EU Council President Tusk, EU Commission President Juncker, German Chancellor Merkel and French President Hollande to discuss the UK’s objectives in the negotiations and future relationship with the EU.

The UK Government is committed to working with the Devolved Administrations as we prepare for our negotiations with the EU which is why we set up the Joint Ministerial Committee on EU Negotiations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
60618
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Devolution Brexit
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk