WAQ70839 (e) Tabled on 10/08/2016

Will the First Minister confirm, on what date the Welsh Government decided to establish an advisory group concerning Wales's future outside the European Union?

Answered by First Minister | Answered on 25/08/2016

The establishment of a group to provide advice to Welsh Ministers  on the issues and challenges arising from the UK leaving the EU was discussed in the immediate aftermath of the 23 June referendum.  Advice on the Group was formally submitted to me by officials early in July.  I routinely discuss matters relating to our strategic response to the vote to leave the European Union with Cabinet colleagues.

 

We intend  to make a statement on  the European Advisory Group and its membership  in September.  The Group is expected to meet regularly as required beginning early in the autumn.