Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Craig Whittaker and Pauline Latham

Thursday 5th September 2019 Commons Chamber

[Craig Whittaker (Calder Valley) (Con)]

3. What plans the Government have to negotiate visa-free travel between the UK and the EU for short visits after the UK leaves the EU.

[Mrs Pauline Latham (Mid Derbyshire) (Con)]

13. What plans the Government have to negotiate visa-free travel between the UK and the EU for short visits after the UK leaves the EU.

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union (James Duddridge)]

The European Union has confirmed that it will grant UK nationals visa-free travel for short stays, subject to reciprocity. The Government have also said that we do not intend to require visas for tourists or short-term business visitors from the European Union.