Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Government plans to seek formal agreement to participate in the European Securities and Markets Authority after the UK leaves the EU.

The future of our relationship with the European Supervisory Authorities is subject to the outcome of the withdrawal negotiations. The UK and the EU will start from the unique position of regulatory alignment. We will look to create a new framework that allows for continued trust in one another’s institutions and a close partnership.