Transitional arrangements for exiting the European Union Contents

Contents

Terms of Reference

1. Introduction

2. Objectives

The Government’s objectives: future partnership

The Government’s objectives: interim period

The EU’s objectives

Business views

Conclusions

3. UK-EU trade in the absence of an agreement

Overview

Sector-specific issues

Banking and insurance

Automotive

Chemicals

Air services

Accountancy

Cross-sectoral issues

Data transfer

Customs declarations

Border checks

Options to mitigate the impact of ‘no deal’

“Mini-deals”

Unilateral action

Government spending on Brexit preparations

Firms’ contingency plans

Conclusions

4. Design and governance issues

Transition and the Withdrawal Agreement

Transition and UK law

Scope and ambit

The role of the ECJ

Dealing with new law

EU agreements with third countries

Conclusions

Conclusions and recommendations

Formal Minutes

Witnesses

Published written evidence

List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament





13 December 2017