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<p>The Government has been clear that it is in everyone’s interests to secure a good
deal for both sides, and does not want nor expect a ‘no deal’ outcome from these negotiations.</p><p>
</p><p>With respect to a) and b):</p><p> </p><p>On 19 July the Haulage Permits and
Trailer Registration Act received Royal Assent, to ensure that the UK has the powers
it needs to support British hauliers to continue operating internationally after exiting
the EU. A permit scheme, should it be required, could take several forms. One such
scheme is the ECMT (European Conference of Ministers of Transport) permit scheme.
This is a non-EU agreement which facilitates reciprocal access amongst its member
countries, and hence could be used in the unlikely event of no deal with the EU.</p><p>
</p><p>In addition, on 18 May 2018 my Hon Friend the Transport Minister Jesse Norman
MP announced plans to improve overnight lorry parking and to ease traffic in the event
of cross-Channel disruption.</p><p> </p><p>As regards to c), as the previous Home
Secretary announced on 28 March 2018 the UK has launched a nationwide recruitment
campaign for officers to help prepare the UK border for leaving the EU, an approximate
1,000 roles in total are being advertised across Border Force. This is on top of 300
frontline Border Force officers already recruited in preparation for exiting the EU.
The campaign will provide Border Force with the flexibility to respond effectively
to emerging requirements, including any future needs as a result of EU Exit.</p><p>
</p><p>HMRC are on course to deliver functioning customs, VAT and excise regimes the
UK will need once it leaves the EU in any scenario. This will enable trade to flow,
HMRC to collect revenues and the UK to have a secure border.</p><p> </p><p>Over the
coming weeks and months, we will be providing further information on our plans for
a range of exit scenarios in order to guide businesses and the public on how they
can best prepare for our exit from the EU.</p>
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