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UK Relations with EU

Question for Cabinet Office

UIN HL2461, tabled on 10 March 2020

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to pause their negotiations with the EU due to the outbreak of COVID-19.

Answered on

23 March 2020

Given the latest coronavirus developments, Round 2 of negotiations did not formally start on the 18th March.

We remain in regular contact with the European Commission to explore alternative ways to continue discussions, and will be guided by scientific advice.

Answered by

Cabinet Office