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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Rosser (Labour). It was answered on Thursday, 13 June 2019.

Brexit: European Union’s No-deal Continuity Arrangements

Question

What will be the consequences for air and road haulage traffic between the UK and the EU under no deal if further arrangements beyond the time-limited period are not agreed with the EU, perhaps because we have, for example, declined to pay the £39 billion currently provided for on our departure from the EU?

Answer

The noble Lord is quite right that there are multiple mini-deals. They expire at different times and we will look to the EU to extend them. It is in the EU’s gift to decide whether to extend them, as it is in our gift to decide whether to reciprocate.

Any elements of the arrangements surrounding our withdrawal will, I believe, impact on our ability to negotiate these agreements.

Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
798 c515 
Session
2017-19
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Aviation Certification Freight Safety Visas Brexit
Link
View this Oral question on hansard.parliament.uk