The process for exiting the European Union and the Government’s negotiating objectives

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Series Details (2016-17) HC815
Publication Date 14/01/2017
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The House of Commons Exiting the European Union Committee published its first report on the 14 January 2017. The report called for transitional arrangements on trade, no return to tariffs for UK businesses and a parliamentary vote on the final deal.

MPs on the cross-party Exiting the European Union Committee concluded that the Government should publish its Brexit plan by mid-February 2017 at the latest. This should set out its position on membership of the Single Market and the Customs Union.

Ministers should also seek an outline framework on the UK's future trading relationship with the EU as part of the Article 50 negotiations – including appropriate transitional arrangements – if it is not possible to reach a final agreement by the time the UK leaves the EU.

The Committee also wanted the Government to commit to Parliament having a vote on the final Treaty.

Source Link http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201617/cmselect/cmexeu/815/815.pdf
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UK: Parliament: House of Commons: Committees: News, 14.01.17: Government urged to give Parliament vote on Brexit deal http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/exiting-the-european-union-committee/news-parliament-2015/brexit-report-published-16-17/
BBC News, 14.01.17: Brexit: MPs urge May to clarify trade aims before talks http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-38608374
In Facts, 14.01.17: [Comment]: MPs hit spot with call for quick, detailed Brexit plan https://infacts.org/mps-hit-spot-call-quick-detailed-brexit-plan/
EUObserver, 14.01.17: British MPs demand vote on final Brexit deal https://euobserver.com/uk-referendum/136538
Politico, 14.01.17: UK MPs say Brexit strategy must be ready by mid-February http://www.politico.eu/article/uk-mps-say-brexit-strategy-must-be-ready-by-mid-february-parliament-scrutiny/

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