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<p>The Government is committed to having a future relationship in place with the EU
by the end of December 2020. However, even if the full future relationship is not
in place by the end of the implementation period, the Government’s objective is to
ensure that the backstop is replaced by alternative arrangements. Both the Withdrawal
Agreement and the Political Declaration emphasised the shared determination of the
UK and the EU to replace the backstop with an agreement on alternative arrangements.</p><p>In
anticipation, the Government intends to establish three domestic advisory groups:
an expert group on trade and customs, a business and trade union group, and a parliamentary
group. These groups will engage widely, including with the institutions established
under the Belfast Agreement, to ensure the UK’s input is informed by a broad and inclusive
range of voices domestically. Amongst other facilitations, the groups will consider
work drawing on cutting-edge technological solutions designed to streamline and modernise
border controls and support engagement with customs and regulatory processes.</p><p>
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