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Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Monday, 4 February 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 February 2019 (named day). It was answered by Lord Harrington of Watford (Conservative) on Thursday, 7 February 2019 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Professions: EU Countries

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what (a) his policy is on and (b) assessment he has made of the ability of UK professionals to continue to practise in the EU in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.

Answer

The European Commission has published guidance setting out their intended approach to the recognition of professional qualifications in the absence of a negotiated deal. This confirms that recognition decisions made before exit day will not be affected by the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.

It also confirms that new applications for recognition after exit day will be treated as third country applications. UK nationals seeking recognition to practice regulated professions in the EU would have to check the national policies and rules of the relevant Member State in which they intend to practice.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
216357
Session
2017-19
Related items
Professions: EU Countries
Monday, 18 February 2019
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
British nationals abroad EU countries Professions Brexit
Link
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