Government Planning End of the Transition Period 2020-07-16
2020-07-16
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The UK's transition period following Brexit is nearing its end.
What steps the Government are taking to ensure business readiness for the end of the transition period?
Earlier this week, we launched a communications campaign to ensure that people and businesses know what they need to do to prepare for the end of the year. Most of the actions will need to be completed whether or not we get a negotiated outcome. While a negotiated outcome remains our preference, our priority is to provide timely and comprehensive guidance on the changes that businesses and citizens will need to make in any scenario.
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Gove addresses the SNP's request for an extension to the Brexit transition period, criticizing Labour's absence during the debate.
The details of almost all requirements are available on a no-regrets basis, but the hon. Gentleman is right that we seek a negotiated outcome without tariffs or quotas and with business confidence. He mentions ambiguity and uncertainty; however, yesterday in the Chamber, the SNP requested an extension to our transition period, which the Government opposed. The Labour party was notably absent during this debate.
We voted against an extension to the Brexit transition period, which was requested by the SNP. The Government is clear and unambiguous in its commitment to leaving the European Union without a further extension.
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