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<p>Ministers, including myself, have been meeting a wide range of MPs in various groups
and other stakeholders to discuss the Government’s approach to EU Exit. This has included
discussion of alternative arrangements to the backstop, following Parliament’s indication
of support for such a position.</p><p>The Civil Service supports the Government in
developing and implementing its policies. In this context, it is proper for civil
servants to support Ministers in conducting these meetings. No support has been extended
to backbench MPs, or other individuals or groups outwith Government.</p><p> </p>
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