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Written question asked by Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 6 October 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 October 2017. It was answered by Robin Walker (Conservative) on Tuesday, 17 October 2017 on behalf of the Department for Exiting the European Union.


UK Trade with EU

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, with reference to the position paper, Continuity in the availability of goods for the EU and the EU, published on 21 August 2017, what formal role he plans to give to the devolved administrations during negotiations on the UK leaving the EU on the matter of continuity in the availability of goods for the EU and the UK.

Answer

The UK Government is negotiating on behalf of the United Kingdom and we are committed to getting a deal that works for the whole country. The UK Government will work closely with the devolved administrations, as well as the governments of Gibraltar, the other Overseas Territories and the Crown Dependencies on the detail of proposals for continuity in the availability of goods, to ensure their priorities are taken into account.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
105910
Session
2017-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Devolution UK trade with EU Brexit
Link
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