Summary
This is the European Union Committee’s second report on Brexit-related treaties, or international agreements, laid before Parliament in accordance with section 20 of the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 (the CRAG Act).
In Chapter 1 we identify two issues on which we seek greater clarity from the Government in future Explanatory Memoranda. These are the process for amending agreements after they have entered into force (in particular, whether such amendments would trigger the CRAG Act procedures); and the extent of Government consultation, including but not limited to consultation with the devolved administrations.
In Chapter 2 we address the six agreements considered at our meeting on 12 February:
- Agreement on Trade in Wine between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of Australia [CP 8]
- Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of New Zealand on Sanitary Measures Applicable to Trade in Live Animals and Animal Products [CP 12]
- Agreement between the United Kingdom and the United States of America on Prudential Measures regarding Insurance and Reinsurance [CP 19]
- Agreement between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Swiss Confederation on Direct Insurance other than Life Insurance [CP 26]
- Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Swiss Federal Council on the International Carriage of Passengers and Goods by Road [CP 5]
- Agreement between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Swiss Confederation relating to Scheduled Air Services [CP 25]
We have reported all six agreements for information.