Questions to the Counsel General and Brexit Minister

QNR – in the Senedd on 12 June 2019.

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Photo of Mohammad Asghar Mohammad Asghar Conservative

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

Photo of Jeremy Miles Jeremy Miles Labour

If the proposals in the UK Government’s immigration White Paper are implemented, our research shows that there would be a reduction in EU migration resulting in a 1 per cent to 1.5 per cent drop in GDP over 10 years. All the economic evidence suggests free movement within the EU has benefited the Welsh economy.

Photo of Rhun ap Iorwerth Rhun ap Iorwerth Plaid Cymru

(Translated) What assessment has the Counsel General made on the effect that leaving the EU would have on the ability to recruit dentists?

Photo of Jeremy Miles Jeremy Miles Labour

(Translated)

The future of mutual recognition of professional qualifications and immigration controls is still unclear. However, officials are discussing with health boards, Health Education and Improvement Wales and UK counterparts how to address any recruitment and retention issues that currently exist or may arise after leaving the EU.

Photo of Llyr Gruffydd Llyr Gruffydd Plaid Cymru

(Translated) Will the Counsel General make a statement on ensuring that Wales's voice is heard in discussions regarding Brexit between the governments of the UK?

Photo of Jeremy Miles Jeremy Miles Labour

(Translated)

I continue to take every opportunity to ensure Wales’s voice is heard. Last month, I met with the Secretary of State for Existing the EU and attended a meeting of the Joint Ministerial Committee on EU negotiations. A future meeting of that committee is scheduled for later this month.

Photo of Mark Isherwood Mark Isherwood Conservative

(Translated) What discussions has the Counsel General had with cabinet colleagues on Wales's future relationship with the EU?

Photo of Jeremy Miles Jeremy Miles Labour

I have regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues on Wales’s future relationship with the EU and wider Brexit-related matters. Those discussions take place at weekly Cabinet meetings and in the Cabinet sub-committee on European transition.