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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Leaving the EU: Transition Period

Thursday 11 June 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Christian Wakeford asked about removing uncertainty for businesses during the transition period out of the EU.
  • The Minister agreed that businesses want to end uncertainty and have clarity for preparation.
  • The Minister stated that the UK will end the transition period on 31 December 2020.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Christian Wakeford Lab Bury South
Brexit
Context

The transition period ends on December 31, 2020. Small businesses face uncertainty due to the pandemic and Brexit.

Question

Does the Minister agree that businesses across the country want to remove the uncertainty from prolonged negotiations and feel safe with a firm mandate for the negotiations allowing them to prepare properly and prosper?

Answer from The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office Michael Gove

My hon. Friend is absolutely right. Businesses want uncertainty removed, which is why we are clear that we will end the transition period on 31 December, a position I understand the CBI is now in favour of.

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