UK Government Ministers and will today (6 Nov) meet with a
panel of Welsh businesses, universities and the voluntary and
farming sectors in Cardiff as part of ongoing engagement on the
opportunities and challenges of exiting the EU.
This meeting will follow an evidence session with the National
Assembly for Wales where the ministers will answer questions on
the EU Withdrawal Bill.
The visit is part of an ongoing programme of engagement with all
parts of the UK on Brexit, and builds on recent visits to Wales
by the First Secretary of State , Environment Secretary
and International Trade
Secretary .
Secretary of State for Wales said:
As we continue to make decisive steps towards our exit from the
EU, we are committed to bringing all of the UK with us –
ensuring that every sector’s voice is heard and that every
nation is able to flourish from day one of departure.
The people of Wales want to make Brexit a success and both the
Welsh Government and UK Government want the same thing - we
want Wales to prosper and we want an agreement for the whole of
the UK with the European Union. As we leave the EU, Wales will
share the benefits of the UK’s new role as a strong, global,
free-trading nation.
That is why we are stepping up our engagement with key sectors
in Wales throughout the exit process. I’m delighted to welcome
to Cardiff today to continue
those discussions.
Minister at the Department for Exiting the EU, said:
We are committed to securing a deal that works for the entire
United Kingdom, enabling Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and
England to fully embrace the opportunities our EU exit offers.
As we continue our unprecedented level of engagement on Brexit,
I look forward to hearing from key sectors in Wales about their
priorities for Brexit and to updating them on negotiations and
the progress of the Withdrawal Bill.
The Withdrawal Bill is a key piece of legislation in the national
interest which will convert EU law to UK law on exit day,
ensuring we leave the EU with certainty, continuity and control.
The Bill will enter committee stage on November 14th.
The Secretary of State for Wales established the Expert Panel to
work with him to deliver a smooth and orderly exit from the EU in
Wales. The third meeting today builds on the constructive
conversations they have already had, helping to contribute to the
UK’s negotiating position.
NOTES
- The Ministers will be appearing in front of the National
Assembly for Wales’ Constitutional and Legislative Committee and
External Affairs and Additional Legislation Committee.
