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Written question asked by Gavin Shuker (Independent (affiliation)) on Wednesday, 25 September 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 September 2019 (named day). It was answered by Kevin Foster (Conservative) on Monday, 30 September 2019 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Brexit

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he has received legal advice on the compliance of the Get ready for Brexit campaign with the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019.

Answer

In law that the UK is set to leave the EU on 31 October 2019. “Get Ready for Brexit” is a public information campaign providing the facts citizens and businesses need to know about the preparations they need to take to be ready for when the UK leaves the EU.

The campaign is a cross-government campaign using national advertising including TV, radio, press, digital and outdoor advertising. It also includes direct engagement and local elements including business preparedness events, ministerial visits and local authority activity.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
290816
Session
2017-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Legal opinion Publicity Brexit
Legislation
European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk