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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Second meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee: Update

15 June 2020 · Cabinet Office

Proposed by Michael Gove Con Surrey Heath

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Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Key points

  • The second meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee took place on June 12, 2020.
  • The UK will introduce new border controls in stages up to July 1, 2021.
  • The approach to border controls will be flexible to accommodate businesses affected by COVID-19.

Issue summary

The statement is about the second meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee held on June 12, 2020, focusing on progress updates and decisions regarding the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement.

Action requested

The UK announced it will introduce new border controls in stages up until July 1, 2021, taking a flexible approach to account for businesses' challenges due to COVID-19.

Key facts

  • The second meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee took place on 12 June 2020.
  • One Decision was adopted to correct errors and omissions in financial provisions and citizens’ rights.
  • The UK will introduce border controls on imports from the EU in three stages up until 1 July 2021.
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