Written question asked by Lord Elystan-Morgan (Crossbench) on Wednesday, 20 December 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 January 2018. It was answered by Lord Young of Cookham (Conservative) on Monday, 8 January 2018 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Brexit

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to publish a green paper on which powers currently vested in the EU could appropriately be devolved to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on the completion of Brexit.

Answer: The UK, Scottish and Welsh Governments agreed at JMC(EN) on 16 October the principles that will guide how we approach common frameworks in future https://www.gov.uk/government/news/progress-made-at-eu-talks-with-devolved-governments--2. Discussions with the devolved administrations in these areas are ongoing. We do not expect there to be a need for frameworks in all areas currently governed by EU law, and so 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: HL4356
Session: 2017-19
Subjects: Devolution Legislative competence Northern Ireland Scotland Wales Brexit
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk