In response to a freedom of Information request, DExEU has released a list of the 58 sectors for which it has written impact assessments relating to Brexit.
While there are impact assessments looking at the impact of Brexit on Museums, galleries and libraries, and Tourism, there is no impact assessment listed for the sector as a whole or for those parts of the sector not included in other assessments.
The Government had repeatedly stated that they haven’t published the reports because “the release of this information could be detrimental to the Government’s [Brexit] negotiating position”.
Labour MPs unanimously voted for a “humble address” motion calling for the 58 studies to be released. The leader of the house, Andrea Leadsom, indicated that there could be some delays as ministers pondered how to release the information without damaging Brexit negotiations.