Letters to the Devolved Administrations on the EU (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill
皇冠体育app Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, Steve Barclay, has written to the Scottish and Welsh Governments to set out the UK Government鈥檚 position on their consideration of the Withdrawal Agreement Bill.
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皇冠体育app UK Government has requested consent for parts of the Withdrawal Agreement Bill. It has not requested consent for the Withdrawal Agreement, which is a reserved matter for the UK Government and Parliament. 皇冠体育app Scottish and Welsh Governments have said they are unable to support the Bill because of their opposition to the Withdrawal Agreement. 皇冠体育appy have also sought changes to the Bill in reserved areas.
皇冠体育appse letters set out the UK Government鈥檚 view that the devolution settlements did not intend for the Devolved Administrations to be able to frustrate the UK Government鈥檚 exercise of reserved powers. 皇冠体育app UK Government had hoped that the Scottish and Welsh Governments would consider the Bill on the basis on the provisions for which we sought consent, including the important powers granted to them to protect citizens鈥� rights.
皇冠体育appre was substantial engagement with the devolved administrations before the Bill鈥檚 introduction to ensure that it works across the UK. 皇冠体育app UK Government will continue to work collaboratively with all of the devolved administrations going forward.