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Acknowledged
Similarly, we ask it to clarify if its recent assertion that “no new [EU] rules...
Recommendation
Similarly, we ask it to clarify if its recent assertion that “no new [EU] rules will apply in the UK without the UK first agreeing to this” means that the Government will have to consent to the UK aligning with relevant new EU laws under these future agreements on a case-by-case basis; or whether ‘agreeing’ in this context was intended as a reference to the UK ratifying treaties with the EU requiring it to align automatically with all its rules on an on-going basis unless an exemption applies. (Recommendation, Paragraph 230) 103
Government Response Summary
The Government recognises the important role for Parliament and says it will have a say in areas where the UK dynamically aligns with new EU laws, but is not able to comment on negotiations.
Government Response
Acknowledged
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Government recognises there is an important role for Parliament in the legislation process, and secured explicit reference in the Common Understanding to the United Kingdom’s constitutional and parliamentary procedures for future areas of alignment. Where we dynamically align with new EU laws, Parliament will rightly have a say in this. Parliament will be able to respond to the EU treaties being negotiated and to the Bill itself later this year. We are currently in negotiations on UK decision-shaping powers and will not be able to give a running commentary on the progress of those negotiations. It is a matter for Parliament as to how it scrutinises the work of government through Select Committees.
Source
Committee
Foreign Affairs Committee
Addressee Bodies
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.2 yrs
Report published
04 Mar 2026