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Written question asked by Nigel Evans (Conservative) on Tuesday, 4 June 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 June 2019. It was answered by Lord Sharma (Conservative) on Thursday, 13 June 2019 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Social Security Benefits: Latvia

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she is discussing reciprocal social security agreements with her Latvian counterpart in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.

Answer

The United Kingdom is seeking to protect the social security coordination and reciprocal healthcare rights of UK nationals in the EU by reaching reciprocal arrangements with the EU or Member States to maintain existing rights for a transitional period until 31 December 2020 in a no deal scenario.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
259869
Session
2017-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Latvia Reciprocal arrangements Social security benefits Brexit
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk