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<p>The Government has been clear that the aim of the time-limited Implementation Period
must be to avoid a disorderly exit from the European Union for individuals and businesses
both in the UK and the EU and should therefore provide sufficient time to put new
processes and systems in place. As the PM set out in Florence, that points to a duration
in the region of two years. This is in line with the Commission’s published position.
We remain confident that we will reach agreement by March European Council.</p><p><strong>
</strong></p><p>The Government is undertaking a comprehensive programme of analytical
work across a range of scenarios. It is not standard practice to provide a running
commentary on ongoing, internal analysis.</p><p> </p>
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