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Written question asked by Theresa Villiers (Conservative) on Friday, 13 July 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 July 2018 (named day). It was answered by Robin Walker (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 July 2018 on behalf of the Department for Exiting the European Union.

Environment Protection: EU Law

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, with reference to paragraph 108(c) of the White Paper, The future relationship between the UK and the EU, Cm 9593, which environmental laws and rules will be included in that commitment.

Answer

This Government has been clear that the UK will maintain high environmental standards once it has left the EU. The UK is party to numerous Multilateral Environmental Agreements, and the UK is committed to upholding its international obligations under these agreements after it leaves the EU.

In recognition of these ambitious, domestic choices, the Government proposes that as the UK leaves the EU, both parties should commit to the non-regression of environmental standards. The exact details of this will be subject to negotiation.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
163775
Session
2017-19
Related items
Subjects
Environment protection EU law Brexit
Link
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