Written question asked by Lord Elystan-Morgan (Crossbench) on Wednesday, 22 November 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 December 2017. It was answered by Lord Young of Cookham (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 December 2017 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Brexit

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the UK Governance Group has taken a view on which legislative powers currently vested in the EU should be transferred to Wales or Scotland on departure from the EU.

Answer: The Government is continuing discussions with the devolved administrations, working through the relevant areas of EU law to determine where common approaches will and will not be required, and the different forms that common approaches could take. The common framework principles agreed at the Joint Ministerial Committee (European Negotiations) are guiding these discussions. The Government expects that the return of powers from the EU will lead to a significant increase in the decision making powers for the devolved administrations.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL3493
Session: 2017-19
Related items: Brexit
Monday, 22 January 2018
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Devolution Legislative competence Scotland Wales Brexit UK Governance Group
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk