The Government take very seriously the concerns of local authorities when it comes to Brexit preparations.

I fully recognise the importance to fishing communities in Leigh-on-Sea of leaving the common fisheries policy, and my hon.

Looking after the future of this nation means respecting the democratic voice of this nation.

I take note of my hon. Friend’s comments.

We have been clear that we should continue to cooperate with the EU across the whole range of security areas to tackle common threats and

As I said, we fully expect to be negotiating as an independent coastal state in 2020.

We are continuing to put in place the legislative building blocks to deliver our exit, whatever the outcome of the negotiations, includin

We continue to work closely with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on support for fishermen after we leave t

My hon. Friend makes his point skilfully.

After the UK leaves the EU on 29 March 2019 the implementation period will provide a bridge to our future relationship, ensuring that ci