Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 59329

UK Relations with EU

Tabled: 12 June 2025
Answered: 20 June 2025

Question

Andrew Rosindell

Reform UK — Romford

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the policy paper entitled UK-EU Summit - Common Understanding, published on 19 May 2025, whether the EU will be entitled to claim damages through arbitration if the UK fails to implement new EU

Answer

Nick Thomas-Symonds
The details of new agreements described in the Common Understanding are subject to negotiation. The Common Understanding is clear that new agreements will be subject to independent arbitration.