Leaving the EU: Departmental Spending

19. How much her Department has spent on preparations for the UK leaving the EU without a withdrawal agreement.

We have prepared for all eventualities that might take place after March this year, including no deal. Preparations have been undertaken by staff as part of their regular duties, and we are therefore unable to apportion costs to that. However, the Department has been allocated £15 million for 2019-20 for EU exit preparation.

Will the Department for Work and Pensions be 100% ready in the event of a no-deal Brexit?

We are 100% ready for any eventuality.

When will the Government publish the report that was leaked to The Times just before Christmas, which revealed the different scenarios for Brexit and their impact on unemployment, homelessness, poverty and much more? Will it be before next week’s meaningful vote?

The Department regularly conducts internal inquiries to reassure ourselves that we are prepared for all eventualities, and I can reassure the hon. Lady that we are prepared.

Let us hear the voice of Amber Valley.