Questions to the Counsel General and Brexit Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 13 February 2019.

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Photo of Mohammad Asghar Mohammad Asghar Conservative

(Translated) What assessment has the Counsel General made of the impact of Brexit on immigration to Wales?

Photo of Jeremy Miles Jeremy Miles Labour

We set out in 'Brexit and Fair Movement of People' an evidence-based approach to migration, which reflects the needs of our economy and the importance of achieving full and unfettered access to the EU single market, while addressing the concerns of many voters by linking migration more closely to employment.

Photo of David Rees David Rees Labour

(Translated) What discussions has the Counsel General had with his UK counterparts in relation to the impact on the Welsh economy of a no-deal Brexit?

Photo of Jeremy Miles Jeremy Miles Labour

(Translated)

I am in frequent contact with the UK Government on a range of 'no deal' issues. This includes frequent senior engagement with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on business and sector specific issues. We continue to press the UK Government to rule out a 'no deal' outcome whilst providing advice on mitigating actions. 

Photo of Mark Reckless Mark Reckless Conservative

(Translated) What discussions has the Counsel General had with the Leader of the Opposition at Westminster on the Welsh Government's proposals for dynamic alignment on EU state aid rules?

Photo of Jeremy Miles Jeremy Miles Labour

In our White Paper, 'Securing Wales’ Future', we set out the position very clearly for continued full and unfettered access to the single market. Dynamic alignment on EU state-aid rules will be one of the requirements of this approach.

Photo of Mike Hedges Mike Hedges Labour

(Translated) Will the Counsel General outline the steps being taken by the Welsh Government to ensure the continuation of funding for the further education sector post-Brexit?

Photo of Jeremy Miles Jeremy Miles Labour

I continue to press the UK Government to ensure that Wales does not lose out on funding as a result of Brexit, including for the further education sector. I have written and spoken to the Secretary of State for Wales and the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster about this.

Photo of Janet Finch-Saunders Janet Finch-Saunders Conservative

(Translated) What measures has the Counsel General taken to ensure that Wales makes the most of future post-Brexit trade agreements?

Photo of Jeremy Miles Jeremy Miles Labour

The Minister for International Relations and the Welsh Language leads on trade policy for the Welsh Government and she will ensure Wales makes the most of any future post-Brexit trade agreements.

Photo of Siân Gwenllian Siân Gwenllian Plaid Cymru

(Translated) What discussions has the Counsel General had with the UK Government regarding protecting the rights of the young people of Wales to travel or work across Europe in leaving the European Union?

Photo of Jeremy Miles Jeremy Miles Labour

(Translated)

Welsh Ministers continue to have frequent discussions with UK Ministers to secure the least damaging form of Brexit and one that protects the rights of citizens in Wales. As set out in 'Brexit and Fair Movement of People', this should include youth mobility as part of a wider approach to fair movement.  

Photo of David Lloyd David Lloyd Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the Counsel General make a statement on the implications of Brexit on local government in Wales?

Photo of Jeremy Miles Jeremy Miles Labour

Local government provides essential public services, including to our most vulnerable citizens, and the impacts of Brexit on local government will be wide-ranging and serious, particularly in a 'no deal' situation. Welsh Government has strong engagement with local government to develop preparedness, including readiness for 'no deal'.