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Written question asked by Lord Bowness (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 March 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 March 2020. It was answered by Lord True (Conservative) on Monday, 23 March 2020 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

UK Relations with EU

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government under which part of The Future Relationship with the EU: The UK’s Approach to Negotiations (CP211), published in February, and in which group of the Terms of Reference on the UK–EU future relationship negotiations, published on 28 February, they intend to seek mutual recognition between the UK and EU member states on (1) the European Health Insurance Card, (2) drivers' licences, and (3) disabled blue badges.

Answer

As set out on 28 February in Annex A of the Terms of Reference on the UK–EU future relationship negotiation, 11 negotiating groups have been established.

The arrangements relating to future healthcare cooperation will be discussed in the group entitled ‘Mobility and Social Security Coordination’ including those that provide temporary healthcare cover for tourists, short-term business visitors and service providers.

The transport arrangements set out in the UK’s Approach to Negotiations will be covered in the ‘Transport’ group. Driving licences are a member state competence and we intend to conclude bilateral agreements to secure recognition of UK licences for visiting drivers (commercial and private) as well as exchange for UK licence holders who relocate to the EU.

Reciprocal recognition of blue badges operates across the EU on the basis of goodwill between member states. We’ve asked UK local authorities to continue to recognise EU blue badges and we hope that member states will do the same.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2421
Session
2019-21
Related items
UK Relations with EU
Monday, 4 May 2020
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Disability EU countries Health services Parking Reciprocal arrangements UK relations with EU Driving licences
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