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Written question asked by Chris Ruane (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 September 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 September 2018 (named day). It was answered by David Lidington (Conservative) on Monday, 10 September 2018 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Brexit

Question

To ask the Minister of the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of the UK Joint Ministerial Committee being expanded to a full Council of Ministers with responsibility for regional policy after the UK leaves the EU.

Original answer

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has regular and frequent engagement with devolved administrations across a wide range of issues where there are shared interests.

Furthermore, the UK Government recognises the need to review the existing intergovernmental structures to ensure they are fit for purpose in light of the UK’s exit from the EU. We are working closely with the devolved administrations on this review.

The answer was corrected by David Lidington (Conservative)

on Monday, 10 September 2018 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Corrected answer

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has regular and frequent engagement with devolved administrations across a wide range of issues where there are shared interests.

Furthermore, the UK Government recognises the need to review the existing intergovernmental structures to ensure they are fit for purpose in light of the UK’s exit from the EU. We are working closely with the devolved administrations on this review.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
170272
Session
2017-19
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Joint Ministerial Committee Brexit
Link
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