Chris Grayling MP questioned on post-Brexit transport arrangements
12 November 2018
The EU Internal Market Sub-Committee holds an evidence session with the Secretary of State for Transport to discuss future UK-EU arrangements on road, rail and maritime transport and contingency planning for the sector in the event of no deal.
- Parliament TV: Future UK-EU transport arrangements
- Inquiry: Future UK-EU transport arrangements
- EU Internal Market Sub-Committee
Witnesses
Wednesday 14 November, Committee Room 2, Palace of Westminster
At 10.15am
- Chris Grayling MP, Secretary of State for Transport
- Lucy Chadwick, Director General, International, Security and Environment Group, Department for Transport
- Martin Jones, Deputy Director, EU Division, Department for Transport
Possible questions
Questions likely to be covered in the session include:
- Will the EU exit work streams led by the Department for Transport be delivered on time?
- If the UK and the EU reach a deal, what can we expect on potential future UK-EU transport arrangements from the Political Declaration?
- What access arrangements will the Government seek for (i) road hauliers and (ii) passenger transport operators as part of a future UK-EU relationship?
- How advanced is progress on the rail bilateral agreements and what will they cover?
- What opportunities does Brexit present to boost the UK's maritime sector?
Further information
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