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Written question asked by Lord Empey (Ulster Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 12 July 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 July 2016. It was answered by Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen (Conservative) on Friday, 22 July 2016 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Government Departments: Procurement

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what changes to government procurement rules they envisage as a result of the referendum on 23 June to leave the EU.

Answer

Until we leave, the UK remains a full member of the EU, with all of the rights and obligations. T​here will be no immediate change to the way our goods can move or the way our services can be sold.

The Prime Minister has established a Department for Exiting the European Union for overseeing negotiations to leave the EU and establishing the future relationship between the UK and EU.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1160
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Government departments Procurement Brexit
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk