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Written question asked by Lord Elystan-Morgan (Crossbench) on Wednesday, 11 October 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 October 2017. It was answered by Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Conservative) on Monday, 23 October 2017 on behalf of the Department for Exiting the European Union.

Brexit

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government, in the light of statements made by the Prime Minister about a vision of a global Britain following Brexit, how consistent, or otherwise, this is with her previous undertaking to the devolved administrations that their interests would be properly represented in the Brexit negotiations.

Answer

As the Prime Minister has set out, as we leave the EU we are committed to securing a deal that works for the entire United Kingdom - for Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and all parts of England.

We have been clear from the start that the devolved administrations should be fully engaged in this process. The First Secretary of State most recently chaired a meeting of the Joint Ministerial Committee on EU Negotiations with the devolved administrations on Monday 16 October to discuss matters, including the UK’s priorities for the next phase of negotiations.

We are committed to continued positive and productive engagement with the devolved administrations.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1885
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Devolution Brexit
Link
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