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Written question asked by Caroline Lucas (Green Party) on Wednesday, 2 October 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 October 2019 (named day). It was answered by Rebecca Pow (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 October 2019 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


European Environment Agency

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the UK Government plans to seek membership of or co-operator country status with the European Environment Agency in the event that the UK leaves the EU.

Answer

Our future relationship with the EU is still to be determined and is the subject of negotiations. As part of Exit negotiations the Government will discuss with the EU and Member States our future status and arrangements with regard to EU bodies and their environmental functions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
293518
Session
2017-19
Subjects
European Environment Agency Brexit
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk