Asked by: Viscount Waverley (Crossbench - Excepted Hereditary)
Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :
To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had, and with whom, about the inclusion of cyber security in the security treaty they hope to negotiate with the EU; to what extent stakeholders will be consulted during the process of negotiations on that treaty; and how such a treaty will relate to any international or bilateral cyber security agreements.
Answered by Lord Callanan - Shadow Minister (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
The exact future relationship with regard to cyber security remains subject to negotiations with our EU partners.
The UK is one of the world’s leading digital nations and a leader in the field of cyber security. We have accordingly taken a central role, both as an EU Member State and internationally, to push forwards the cyber agenda. To contend with a truly global threat such as this we need a truly global response - with not only the UK and EU, but industry, government, like-minded states and NATO all working together to strengthen our cyber security capabilities.
In the future partnership paper on, ‘Foreign Policy, Defence and Development’, published in September last year, we listed a number of specific areas for potential cooperation and collaboration with the EU, ranging from the exchange of information about cyber threats and incidents through participation in the Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) network and Co-operation Group to continuing to work to develop effective cyber security legislation and international standards.
The UK will also continue to work together with the EU to promote strategic frameworks for conflict prevention, cooperation and stability in cyberspace. These frameworks should consist of: the application of existing international law; the implementation of voluntary, non-binding norms of responsible state behaviour; and the development and implementation of practical cyber confidence building measures between states.
Asked by: Viscount Waverley (Crossbench - Excepted Hereditary)
Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :
To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of Anguilla's reliance on trade with other non-UK EU Caribbean islands; and what consideration they have given during the Brexit negotiations to the case for continuing trade and other relations between Anguilla and those islands.
Answered by Lord Callanan - Shadow Minister (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
We are working closely with the Government of Anguilla in order to understand the extent to which they rely on the EU Overseas Countries and Territories for Trade, and the impact of EU exit on existing trading arrangements with its neighbouring islands. The Government is considering Anguilla's interests, just as it is considering the interests of all UK Overseas Territories as we move forward with our exit from the EU.
The UK Government is fully committed to involving all the UK Overseas Territories in our planning as we leave the EU, and ensuring that their interests are properly taken into account.
Asked by: Viscount Waverley (Crossbench - Excepted Hereditary)
Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :
To ask Her Majesty's Government what additional documentation they will publish to accompany the final Brexit agreement.
Answered by Lord Callanan - Shadow Minister (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
Once the negotiations have concluded, the Government has committed to give Parliament a vote on the final deal. When the time comes for the vote to be held, the Government will put the appropriate analysis before both Houses to ensure that they are appropriately informed.
In addition to this, as outlined in the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010, any treaty laid before Parliament must be accompanied by an explanatory memorandum.
Asked by: Viscount Waverley (Crossbench - Excepted Hereditary)
Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :
To ask Her Majesty's Government how the resolution presented to the House on the final Brexit agreement will be worded.
Answered by Lord Callanan - Shadow Minister (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
The Government has committed to hold a vote on the final deal in Parliament as soon as possible after the negotiations have concluded. This vote will take the form of a resolution in both Houses of Parliament and will cover both the Withdrawal Agreement and the terms for our future relationship. We have been clear that Parliament will be able to vote to accept the deal, or move forward without one.
The exact wording of any motion is yet to be determined.
Asked by: Viscount Waverley (Crossbench - Excepted Hereditary)
Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :
To ask Her Majesty's Government how much time they expect there will be between the vote in the House of Commons on the Brexit agreement and exit day.
Answered by Lord Callanan - Shadow Minister (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
It is our intention to conclude the Withdrawal Agreement and the terms for our future relationship in good time before we leave the EU in March 2019. It remains our shared aim with the EU to reach agreement on the Withdrawal Agreement by October. This would allow both the UK Parliament and the European Parliament time to scrutinise and debate the agreement reached between both sides. We expect and intend that the vote will take place before the European Parliament debates and votes on the final agreement.
Asked by: Viscount Waverley (Crossbench - Excepted Hereditary)
Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :
To ask Her Majesty's Government when they intend to present the final Brexit agreement to select committees of Parliament; and how long they expect that to be before a vote in either House of Parliament.
Answered by Lord Callanan - Shadow Minister (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
It is our intention to conclude the Withdrawal Agreement and the terms for our future relationship in good time before we leave the EU in March 2019. It remains our shared aim with the EU to reach agreement on the Withdrawal Agreement by October. This would allow both the UK Parliament and the European Parliament time to scrutinise and debate the agreement reached between both sides. We expect and intend that the vote will take place before the European Parliament debates and votes on the final agreement.
Asked by: Viscount Waverley (Crossbench - Excepted Hereditary)
Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :
To ask Her Majesty's Government how much time they expect there will be between the publication of the final Brexit agreement and the vote in the House of Commons.
Answered by Lord Callanan - Shadow Minister (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
It is our intention to conclude the Withdrawal Agreement and the terms for our future relationship in good time before we leave the EU in March 2019. It remains our shared aim with the EU to reach agreement on the Withdrawal Agreement by October. This would allow both the UK Parliament and the European Parliament time to scrutinise and debate the agreement reached between both sides. We expect and intend that the vote will take place before the European Parliament debates and votes on the final agreement.