Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 04 Sep 2019
European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) Bill
"One thing that this Bill has done today is to show the progress that can be made when Members of Parliament work together and overcome our political divides. Something that is also clear is that nobody seems to be arguing that leaving the European Union is a good idea.
I …..."Stephen Gethins - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 04 Sep 2019
European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) Bill
"I congratulate the hon. Member for Brecon and Radnorshire (Jane Dodds) on her maiden speech. I warn her that, although it may not look like it or feel like it, in normal parliamentary times I would still be in my first term, and there are a number of twists and …..."Stephen Gethins - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 04 Sep 2019
European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) Bill
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 04 Sep 2019
European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) Bill
"Yes. As usual, the hon. Gentleman has been a good colleague, and has made an excellent point. In a Parliament of minorities, we must work together. We want a general election, but we will not have a general election on the terms of this Government, because we do not trust …..."Stephen Gethins - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 01 Apr 2019
EU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Motions)
"This has been a good debate. I pay tribute to the right hon. Member for West Dorset (Sir Oliver Letwin) for his innovation, and to other hon. Members for the way in which they have engaged in the process.
Let me be clear: every day I am more and more …..."Stephen Gethins - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 20 Mar 2019
EU Withdrawal Joint Committee: Oversight
"I thank the right hon. Member for Rayleigh and Wickford (Mr Francois) for securing the question and for the concern that he shows for unelected bureaucrats because, of course, we sit in a Parliament where more than half of parliamentarians are unelected bureaucrats. Will the Minister possibly tell us what …..."Stephen Gethins - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 20 Mar 2019
No-deal EU Exit Preparations
"Save for what one Conservative MP referred to as the headbanger wing of the Conservative party, everybody thinks that Brexit is a bad idea—businesses, medical personnel, universities. Parliament voted to rule out no deal because it represents a colossal political failure. The hon. Member for Basildon and Billericay (Mr Baron) …..."Stephen Gethins - View Speech
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Written Question
Monday 25th February 2019
Asked by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
Question
to the Department for Exiting the European Union :
To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what plans his Department has for the UK's continued involvement in the European University Institute.
Answered by Robin Walker
The UK’s EU membership is inextricably linked to its current membership of the EUI Convention. As a result of exiting the EU, the UK will no longer be an EU member state and so, in a no deal scenario, the UK’s membership of the European University Institute Convention (EUIC) will automatically cease on 29 March 2019. In a deal scenario, the UK’s membership of this Convention will continue for the duration of the implementation period.
The Government has repeatedly made clear that it values international exchange and collaboration in education and training as part of its vision for a Global Britain. The Political Declaration sets out that we will establish general principles, terms and conditions for UK participation in EU programmes in areas of shared interest, and wider dialogues to allow us to share best practice and act together in our mutual interest. On this basis, we will explore with the European University Institute options for future participation in its activities and we will work to ensure that UK students at the EUI will be able to complete their studies. Furthermore, UK universities will be able to continue to collaborate with the EUI in research projects even if the UK is no longer a member of the EUI Convention.
Written Question
Monday 25th February 2019
Asked by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
Question
to the Department for Exiting the European Union :
To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what the potential effect will be on students from the UK studying at the European University Institute of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.
Answered by Robin Walker
Leaving the EU with a deal remains the Government’s top priority.
The UK Government has repeatedly made clear that it values international exchange and collaboration in education and training as part of its vision for a global Britain.
The UK’s EU membership is inextricably linked to its current membership of the EUI Convention. As a result of exiting the EU, the UK will no longer be an EU member state and so, in a no deal scenario, the UK’s membership of the European University Institute (EUI) Convention will automatically cease on 29 March 2019. However, the UK will continue to be part of the EUIC in a deal scenario.
We will explore with the EUI options for future participation in its activities and we will work to ensure that UK students at the EUI will be able to complete their studies. Furthermore, UK universities will be able to continue to collaborate with the EUI in research projects even if the UK is no longer a member of the EUI Convention.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 14 Feb 2019
UK’s Withdrawal from the EU
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