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<p>The UK is entering negotiations with the EU from a position of complete harmonisation
with EU regulations. This will be the foundation upon which the UK will negotiate
a bespoke relationship. We do not want to simply adopt a model already used by other
countries, like Switzerland.</p><p> </p><p>The importance of air services to the UK
economy is recognised across Government and we continue to work closely with the aviation
sector to ensure its ongoing success. Securing liberal market access to EU and global
markets is a high priority for the Department for Transport.</p><p> </p><p>My officials
are in discussion with third countries regarding post-Brexit air services arrangements.
They are on course to reach an understanding with each of those countries well before
the UK leaves the EU.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is considering carefully all the
potential implications arising from the UK’s exit from the EU, including upon cabotage
rights, and plans to negotiate the best possible relationship between the UK and EU
in the field of aviation. It will be in the interests of both sides in the negotiation
to maintain closely integrated aviation markets.</p>
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