Debate Pack
The Future Relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union
A general debate on ‘The Future Relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union’ has been scheduled for Wednesday 18 July 2018 in the Main Chamber.
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Research Briefing
Brexit and European Citizenship
When the UK leaves the EU in March 2019 UK nationals will lose their right to EU citizenship. Although the draft withdrawal agreement contains provisions that will guarantee certain citizens' rights for UK citizens living in another EU Member State and for EU citizens living in the UK, they will not guarantee EU citizenship status. There have been proposals for a form of 'associate' EU citizenship, which does not at present exist and is not being discussed by the Brexit negotiators. This paper looks at the debate and at public support for such proposals.
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Research Briefing
The Trade Bill
This paper on the Trade Bill has been updated to take account of the Committee Stage.
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Debate Pack
E-petition 205169 relating to Parliament’s vote on the deal for the UK’s exit from the EU
On 11 June 2018 there will be a debate on e-petition 205169 relating to Parliament’s vote on the deal for the UK’s exit from the EU. The debate will take place in Westminster Hall at 4:30pm. The Member opening the debate is Liz Twist MP.
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Research Briefing
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill 2017-19: Commons consideration of Lords amendments
The European Union (Withdrawal) Bill has completed its passage through the House of Lords and is now awaiting Commons consideration of Lords amendments. This paper summarises amendments to the Bill during its passage through Parliament and provides information about procedures for Commons consideration of Lords amendments.
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Research Briefing
Brexit: Parliament’s role in approving and implementing agreements with the European Union
There is no domestic legal or constitutional requirement for a vote to be held in Parliament to approve the Withdrawal Agreement before it is concluded by the UK and the EU under Article 50 of the Treaty on the European Union (TEU). The Government can negotiate and sign an international treaty using its prerogative powers and without any formal parliamentary involvement. Article 50 TEU requires the consent of the European Parliament for the Withdrawal Agreement to be approved.
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Debate Pack
Brexit
This Debate Pack has been produced ahead of the Opposition Day debate to be held in the Commons Chamber on Wednesday 16 May 2018, on 'Brexit'.
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Research Briefing
Brexit: new guidelines on the framework for future EU-UK relations
Brexit negotiations have resumed and this third phase will cover issues outstanding from the last phases - the Irish border in particular - and the framework for future EU-UK relations. This paper looks at how the EU and the UK envisage their relationship after Brexit.
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Debate Pack
Work of the Council of Europe
A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Work of the Council of Europe’ has been scheduled for Wednesday 18 April 2018 from 9.30am to 11.00am. The debate has been initiated by Vernon Coaker MP.
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Research Briefing
Brexit: the draft withdrawal agreement
The Commission published a draft legal text of the withdrawal agreement in February 2018 and an updated draft on 15 March. On 19 March a third text was published which showed where there is full agreement between the EU and the UK, where there is agreement in principle and where there is no agreement. This paper looks at the recent draft, making reference to earlier drafts where relevant.
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Debate Pack
General debate on European Affairs
This Debate Pack has been produced ahead of the general debates on 'European Affairs', to be held in the Commons Chamber on Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 March 2018.
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Debate Pack
European Union citizenship
This Debate Pack has been produced ahead of the Opposition Day debate to be held in the Commons Chamber on Wednesday 7 March 2018, on 'European Union citizenship'. The debate will be on a motion put forward by Plaid Cymru and will be initiated by Liz Saville-Roberts MP.
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Research Briefing
Brexit: who has said what about transition?
Phase two of the Brexit negotiations has started. The EU and UK negotiators have expressed their views on the scope of and conditions for a transition or implementation period, in which the UK will not be a Member State but will continue to apply EU law.
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Debate Pack
Alternatives to a no-deal outcome in negotiations with the EU
A Westminster Hall debate on the 'Alternatives to a no-deal outcome in negotiations with the EU' is scheduled for Wednesday 21 February 2018 from 9.30-11.00am. The Member initiating the debate is Antoinette Sandbach MP.
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Debate Pack
The European Free Trade Association
On 8 February 2018, there will be a Westminster Hall debate at 9:30am on the European Free Trade Association. The debate is sponsored by Stephen Hammond MP.
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