Exiting the EU: Sectoral Impact Assessments

Debate between Keir Starmer and Paul Farrelly

Wednesday 1st November 2017 Commons Chamber

[Keir Starmer]

The hon. and learned Lady makes a good point. If some of these reports can be or have been shared with some Governments or Administrations, there is simply no basis for arguing that they cannot be shared with this Parliament, through the Select Committees.

[Paul Farrelly (Newcastle-under-Lyme) (Lab)]

I recently asked the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport what sector assessments her Department was involved in, and she answered, “None.” However, I count at least 10 areas in which her Department is involved—or perhaps it is not involved. Does my right hon. and learned Friend agree that that prompts questions about how the Government are co-ordinating the production of the reports?