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Written Question
Treasury: Brexit
Friday 10th November 2017

Asked by: Jacob Rees-Mogg (Conservative - North East Somerset)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of his Department's preparations for the UK leaving the EU with (a) an agreement on future partnership and (b) no agreement with the EU; and if he will make a statement.

Answered by Steve Barclay - Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

HM Treasury keeps its work in this area under review, and will continue to ensure it is well placed to make the preparations necessary to deliver UK’s exit from the EU, alongside its other commitments.


Written Question
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Brexit
Friday 10th November 2017

Asked by: Jacob Rees-Mogg (Conservative - North East Somerset)

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of her Department's preparations for the UK leaving the EU with (a) an agreement on future partnership and (b) no agreement with the EU; and if she will make a statement.

Answered by Matt Hancock

Following the referendum in June 2016, DCMS continues to make rigorous preparations for a range of possible outcomes from the UK's negotiations with the EU.


Written Question
Ministry of Defence: Brexit
Friday 10th November 2017

Asked by: Jacob Rees-Mogg (Conservative - North East Somerset)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of his Department's preparations for the UK leaving the EU with (a) an agreement on future partnership and (b) no agreement with the EU; and if he will make a statement.

Answered by Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton

Following the referendum in June 2016, the Ministry of Defence continues to make rigorous preparations for a range of possible outcomes from the UK's negotiations with the EU.


Written Question
Department for Education: Brexit
Friday 10th November 2017

Asked by: Jacob Rees-Mogg (Conservative - North East Somerset)

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of her Department's preparations for the UK leaving the EU with (a) an agreement on future partnership and (b) no agreement with the EU; and if she will make a statement.

Answered by Robert Goodwill

Following the referendum in June 2016, the Department for Education continues to make rigorous preparations for a range of possible outcomes from the UK's negotiations with the EU.


Written Question
Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Brexit
Friday 10th November 2017

Asked by: Jacob Rees-Mogg (Conservative - North East Somerset)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of his Department's preparations for the UK leaving the EU with (a) an agreement on future partnership and (b) no agreement with the EU; and if he will make a statement.

Answered by Alan Duncan

Following the referendum in June 2016 the Foreign and Commonwealth Office continues to make rigorous preparations for a range of possible outcomes from the UK’s negotiations with the EU.


Written Question
Ministry of Justice: Brexit
Friday 10th November 2017

Asked by: Jacob Rees-Mogg (Conservative - North East Somerset)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of his Department's preparations for the UK leaving the EU with (a) an agreement on future partnership and (b) no agreement with the EU; and if he will make a statement.

Answered by Sam Gyimah

Following the referendum in June 2016,The MoJ continues to make rigorous preparations for a range of possible outcomes from the UK's negotiations with the EU.


Written Question
Department for Work and Pensions: Brexit
Thursday 9th November 2017

Asked by: Jacob Rees-Mogg (Conservative - North East Somerset)

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of his Department's preparations for the UK leaving the EU with (a) an agreement on future partnership and (b) no agreement with the EU; and if he will make a statement.

Answered by Damian Hinds - Minister of State (Education)

The Department for Work and Pensions is undertaking planning for all EU exit scenarios, as is prudent for such a significant issue, including working closely with the Department for Exiting the European Union to ensure consistency of plans across government.


Written Question
National Insurance: EEA Nationals
Thursday 9th November 2017

Asked by: Jacob Rees-Mogg (Conservative - North East Somerset)

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many national insurance numbers issued to EU-EEA citizens are currently active.

Answered by Caroline Dinenage

The information requested is not available and could only be provided at disproportionate cost


Written Question
Department for Communities and Local Government: Brexit
Thursday 9th November 2017

Asked by: Jacob Rees-Mogg (Conservative - North East Somerset)

Question to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities:

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of his Department's preparations for the UK leaving the EU with (a) an agreement on future partnership and (b) no agreement with the EU; and if he will make a statement.

Answered by Marcus Jones - Treasurer of HM Household (Deputy Chief Whip, House of Commons)

Following the referendum in June 2016, My Department continues to make rigorous preparations for a range of possible outcomes from the UK's negotiations with the EU.


Written Question
Migrant Workers: EEA Nationals
Thursday 9th November 2017

Asked by: Jacob Rees-Mogg (Conservative - North East Somerset)

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate she has made of the earliest date on which her Department would have the capacity to include EU-EEA nationals who wish to work in the UK within a visa and work permit system.

Answered by Brandon Lewis

We are considering the options for our future immigration very carefully and will outline our proposals in due course.

The Prime Minister was clear in her speech on 22 September of the need for an implementation period to ensure that people and businesses – both in the UK and in the EU – have time to adjust to the new arrangements in a smooth and orderly way. During the implementation period, people will continue to be able to come and live and work in the UK; but there will be a registration system – an essential preparation for the new regime.