Asked by: Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, when he plans to provide a substantive answer to Question 286313, tabled on 3 September 2019 by the hon. Member for Ilford North.
Answered by Kevin Foster
The Government is determined to provide certainty to people and businesses on Brexit.
We are now making further funding available for ‘no deal’ preparations. The Treasury has provided an additional £2.1bn for ‘no deal’ preparations this year, which doubled the amount of Brexit funding available for 2019-20. The Treasury has now made available £6.3 billion to prepare for Brexit, including £4.2 billion funding this financial year alone. £2 billion of further funding in 2020-21 will help the UK to establish a new relationship with the EU, and capitalise on the opportunities created by Brexit.
We continue to engage with business at all levels to ensure industry is prepared for all scenarios. Government is ensuring businesses are ready to leave the EU on 31 October through a national programme of business readiness.
Asked by: Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, when he plans to provide a substantive answer to Question 286314, tabled on 3 September 2019 by the hon. Member for Ilford North.
Answered by Kevin Foster
Our chemicals sector is world leading, and we want to make sure it continues to succeed. At the same time, the UK is committed to the effective and safe management of chemicals. That will not change when we leave the EU.
We have published guidance on this topic online: ‘The chemicals sector and preparing for Brexit’ (available at www.gov.uk/guidance/the-chemicals-sector-and-preparing-for-eu-exit).
Asked by: Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, when he plans to provide a substantive answer to Question 286315, tabled on 3 September by the hon. Member for Ilford North.
Answered by Kevin Foster
Both the UK and the EU have now adopted measures that mean flights will continue after 31 October. This means businesses and citizens can continue to book and fly with confidence. Travellers, including those in Ilford North, planning to travel to the EU should ensure they have complied with all travel advice and have the necessary documentation and insurances, such as International Driving Permits (IDPs) and Green Cards, which will be needed by private motorists.
After Brexit the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) card may not be valid. Holiday-makers should get appropriate travel insurance with healthcare cover before going abroad. Guidance is available on visiting the EU after Brexit on gov.uk at: https://www.gov.uk/visit-europe-brexit
Asked by: Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether any funds from the public purse (a) have been and (b) will be spent on transport to or from the 2019 Conservative Party Conference in Manchester for Government Ministers.
Answered by Kevin Foster
The Ministerial Code sets out the approach to Ministerial Travel. It is for individual departments to make transport arrangements for Ministers travelling on Government business, including to meet their parliamentary duties.
Asked by: Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the effect on (a) UK and (b) Ilford North residents planning holidays in other EU member states after 31 October 2019 of the UK leaving the EU without an agreement on that date.
Answered by Simon Hart - Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury (Chief Whip)
It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Asked by: Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the effect on businesses in the chemicals sector in Ilford North constituency of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.
Answered by Simon Hart - Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury (Chief Whip)
It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Asked by: Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the economic effect on businesses in Ilford North constituency of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.
Answered by Simon Hart - Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury (Chief Whip)
It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Asked by: Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the effect on supplies of medicines in Ilford North constituency of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.
Answered by Simon Hart - Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury (Chief Whip)
It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Asked by: Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the effect on food supplies in Ilford North constituency of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.
Answered by Simon Hart - Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury (Chief Whip)
It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.