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Yesterday we met with the Windsor Framework committee in the Northern Ireland Assembly, continuing our work on the WF and developing a new working relationship with a key partner.

Yesterday we met with the Windsor Framework committee in the @niassembly, continuing our work on the WF and developing a new working relationship with a key partner.
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We ask Jack Steer from P&O Ferries ⛴️about the implementation of the Entry/Exit Scheme at the border.

📺Watch the full session here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/5a…

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Committee Chairman Bill Cash has been granted an Urgent Question on Gibraltar negotiations this afternoon.

Tune in at roughly 4pm 📺 parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/21….

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Our witnesses agreed that a digital solution is the answer for the issues facing the border at Dover due to EES but will it be ready in time?

📺Watch the full session here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/5a…

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Yesterday's session on the upcoming EU Entry/Exit System reinforced the urgent need for the Government to answer our questions on EES. They're yet to reply to our invitation to Tom Pursglove MP, the Minister for Legal Migration and the Border, to give evidence.

Yesterday's session on the upcoming EU Entry/Exit System reinforced the urgent need for the Government to answer our questions on EES. They're yet to reply to our invitation to @VotePursglove, the Minister for Legal Migration and the Border, to give evidence.
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At yesterday’s session, @DavidJones asked Nichola Mallon about lettuces wilting in lorries stuck in Kent after EES comes online. She spoke about the potential negative impact of EES on businesses and communities in Kent.

📺Watch the full session here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/5a…

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Join us today at 3pm as we hear from DFDS UK & IRE, P&O Ferries ⛴️ and Logistics UK 🚚 on how new EU entry requirements could cause disruption and delays for tourists and freight moving between the UK and the EU.

📺 Watch live here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/5a…

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We have heard that the EU's upcoming Entry/Exit System at UK border points could cause delays for tourists and freight, especially at the Channel. The Committee will hear from DFDS UK & IRE, P&O Ferries and Logistics UK tomorrow to find out more.

We have heard that the EU's upcoming Entry/Exit System at UK border points could cause delays for tourists and freight, especially at the Channel. The Committee will hear from @dfds_ukire, @POferries and @LogisticsUKNews tomorrow to find out more.
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On Wednesday at 3pm, we will take evidence from DFDS UK & IRE, P&O Ferries ⛴️ and Logistics UK 🚚 for our inquiry on the EU Entry/Exit system and the UK border.

You will be able to watch live here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/5a…

On Wednesday at 3pm, we will take evidence from @dfds_ukire, @POferries ⛴️ and @LogisticsUKNews 🚚 for our inquiry on the EU Entry/Exit system and the UK border. You will be able to watch live here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/5a…
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Join us today at 1:45pm as we take evidence from Dr Radomir Tylecote 🇬🇧 🇮🇱 and Georgina Wright for our final session into PESCO and UK-EU Defence Cooperation.
Stay tuned at 2:45pm to hear from the Minister of State, Earl of Minto, at Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧.

Watch live here📺: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/3b…

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On Wednesday at 1:45pm, we will take evidence from Dr Radomir Tylecote 🇬🇧 🇮🇱 and Georgina Wright as part of our PESCO and UK-EU Defence Cooperation inquiry.

At 2:45pm, the Committee will hear from the Minister of State, Earl of Minto, at Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧.

Watch live 📺: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/3b…

On Wednesday at 1:45pm, we will take evidence from @RadoTylecote and @GeorginaEWright as part of our PESCO and UK-EU Defence Cooperation inquiry. At 2:45pm, the Committee will hear from the Minister of State, Earl of Minto, at @DefenceHQ. Watch live 📺: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/3b…
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We have invited Tom Pursglove MP, Minister for Legal Migration and the Border, to give evidence to the Committee for our inquiry into the EU's upcoming Entry/Exit System. We're awaiting his response.

We have invited @VotePursglove, Minister for Legal Migration and the Border, to give evidence to the Committee for our inquiry into the EU's upcoming Entry/Exit System. We're awaiting his response.
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On Wednesday 13 March we will be questioning
Kemi Badenoch on reform

Read her recent reply to the committee on the subject: committees.parliament.uk/publications/4…

On Wednesday 13 March we will be questioning @KemiBadenoch on #RetainedEULaw reform Read her recent reply to the committee on the subject: committees.parliament.uk/publications/4…
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On Wednesday at 2:30pm, the Committee will take evidence from Dr Oliver Garner, Martin Howe QC and Professor Kenneth Armstrong as part of our : the progress and mechanics of reform inquiry

📺Watch live here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/db…

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In our report published today we talk about the implications for the UK of EU plans concerning:
•Electrified vehicles
•Formaldehyde and changes to EU REACH legislation

Read our report: publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5804/cmse…

In our report published today we talk about the implications for the UK of EU plans concerning: •Electrified vehicles •Formaldehyde and changes to EU REACH legislation #EUScrutiny #WindsorFramework Read our report: publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5804/cmse…
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Today was the European Scrutiny Committee evidence session EU Scrutiny Committee, in which we discussed how we can ensure minimal disruption at our borders for both tourists and businesses. We must embrace the benefits of for Global Britain.

Today was the European Scrutiny Committee evidence session @CommonsEU, in which we discussed how we can ensure minimal disruption at our borders for both tourists and businesses. We must embrace the benefits of #Brexit for Global Britain.
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Today, Visit Kent, ashfordcouncil & Kent County Council were unequivocal when asked if the Government was doing enough to prepare them for the 'big as Brexit' introduction of the EU's Entry/Exit System.

They warned consequences are:
⭕️ 14+ hour delays
⭕️ 50% drop in attraction takings

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