Covid-19 UK-EU Negotiations 2020-07-16
2020-07-16
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UK is in the process of negotiating with EU on post-transition period arrangements.
What steps he is taking to ensure that the outcome of UK-EU negotiations will not harm the UK's capability to tackle the pandemic? The hon. Member welcomes news out of Oxford but expresses concern over border delivery plans leading to trade barriers from 1 January, posing risks for delays in supply and equipment flow during health emergencies.
The hon. Lady raises a critical point. The UK prioritises its citizens' health; hence, we are collaborating with the Department of Health and Social Care to guarantee that category 1 goods including vital NHS supplies can reach frontline staff without hindrance.
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