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Written question asked by Alex Salmond (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 24 April 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 April 2017 (named day). It was answered by Robin Walker (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 April 2017 on behalf of the Department for Exiting the European Union.


European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, whether the Government plans to publish a regulatory impact assessment for the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill.

Answer

The Government has been conducting a programme of rigorous and extensive analytical work that will help define our partnership with the EU, and inform our understanding of how EU exit will affect the UK’s domestic policies and frameworks. Parliament has voted repeatedly not to publish detail which could undermine UK's position in our negotiations with the EU and the Government will repeat repeat that decision.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
71825
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Impact assessments
Legislation
European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill 2016-17
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk