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Written question asked by Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 30 June 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 July 2017. It was answered by Robin Walker (Conservative) on Thursday, 13 July 2017 on behalf of the Department for Exiting the European Union.


Immigration: EU Nationals

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, with reference to the policy paper The United Kingdom's Exit from the European Union: Safeguarding the position of EU Citizens living in the UK and UK nationals living in the EU, published on 26 June 2017, whether the reciprocal agreement on citizens' rights change the power of the devolved legislatures.

Answer

The reciprocal agreement on citizens' rights will apply to the entire United Kingdom, including the devolved administrations. Decisions that are currently made by the devolved administrations will continue to be made by them.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2307
Session
2017-19
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Devolution Immigration EU nationals Brexit
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk