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<p>The implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol is currently presenting very
significant challenges for people and businesses in Northern Ireland. These include
trade disruption and diversion, significant costs and bureaucracy for traders and
areas where people in Northern Ireland have not been able to benefit fully from the
same advantages as those in the rest of the United Kingdom.</p><p> </p><p>The Northern
Ireland Protocol has impacted on the supply of Kosher and other products for religious
observance to Northern Ireland, as traditional suppliers in Great Britain have not
been willing to engage with the bureaucratic processes required under the Northern
Ireland Protocol.</p><p> </p><p>It’s our preference to resolve the issues with the
Northern Ireland Protocol through talks and the Government is engaging in constructive
dialogue with the EU to find solutions to these problems. However, we are proceeding
with legislation, which aims to fix the practical problems the Northern Ireland Protocol
has created.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>One of the key things this proposed legislation
would do is to create a “green channel” for goods moving and staying within the UK
- so the movement of kosher and other religious products would not be subject to the
complex rules with which suppliers are currently having to deal.</p><p> </p><p>In
the meantime, UK Government Ministers have engaged extensively with the Jewish community
in Northern Ireland to understand the challenges they face and officials have been
working closely with the community to enable them to access the products they require.</p><p><br></p>
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