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<p>Government Ministers and officials meet frequently with key stakeholders, including
the Freight Trade Association and Trade Unions, as part of our comprehensive engagement
on EU exit.</p><p> </p><p>In the recently published White Paper on the Future Relationship
Between the UK and the EU, the Government set out that we will explore options for
a reciprocal access deal for road hauliers and passenger transport operators. There
is a strong mutual interest in reaching an ambitious agreement, which maximises benefits
for all our citizens and businesses. We will continue to work with industry to ensure
that the interests of the logistics sector are properly reflected as we start to negotiate
our withdrawal from the EU.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The White Paper sets out
a new proposal for a Facilitated Customs Arrangement (FCA). The FCA is a business-friendly
model that seeks to facilitate the greatest possible trade between the UK and its
trading partners, whether in Europe or rest of world, while allowing the UK to set
its own tariffs. The Government will continue to work with the FTA and other key stakeholders
to resolve the remaining areas of detail.</p><p>The Government is committed to continuing
to engage with stakeholders to ensure that their views and concerns are fully understood
and taken into account and to ensure that our planning is effective and practical.</p>
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