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<p>The Government published a technical paper on customs setting out the UK’s proposal
for a temporary customs arrangement between the UK and EU as a backstop solution for
the Northern Ireland and Ireland land border, that would only come into force in specific
and narrow circumstances. It is in line with Joint Report commitments on avoiding
a hard border and maintaining the constitutional integrity of the UK.</p><p>It remains
the UK’s intention to negotiate an overall economic relationship with the EU that
avoids the need for this backstop.</p><p>Michel Barnier confirmed that he had not
rejected the UK’s proposals. Discussions on the temporary customs arrangements have
already begun and we look forward to making progress.</p><p> </p>
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