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Written question asked by Theresa Villiers (Conservative) on Monday, 16 July 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 July 2018. It was answered by Robin Walker (Conservative) on Monday, 23 July 2018 on behalf of the Department for Exiting the European Union.

Brexit

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, with reference to paragraph 31 of Chapter Four of the White Paper, The future relationship between the UK and the EU, Cm. 9593, published on 12 July 2018, whether the parliamentary procedure there envisaged involves primary legislation or secondary legislation.

Answer

The institutional provisions set out in the White Paper will ensure accountability in relation to the agreements. Parliamentary scrutiny is integral to ensuring accountability and the Government recognises the expertise in the existing scrutiny structures in the Commons and the Lords. The UK Parliament will have a role in overseeing and scrutinising any proposals that relate to ongoing cooperation between the UK and the EU under the agreements. The Government will bring forward further legislation, as appropriate, to give effect to the future relationship in the UK.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
164334
Session
2017-19
Related items
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Legislation Parliamentary procedure Brexit UK relations with EU
Link
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