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<p>As set out in the ‘New Decade, New Approach’ deal to restore the Northern Ireland
Executive, the Government is committed to legislate to guarantee unfettered access
for Northern Ireland’s businesses to the whole of the UK internal market, and ensure
that this legislation is in force for 1 January 2021.</p><p> </p><p>The Government
recognises that there are still questions about the detail and how the deal will be
operationalised. That is why this commitment is so important.</p><p> </p><p>It is
of course vital that Northern Ireland businesses are closely involved in the next
stage of this work and we will establish robust channels with both Ministers and officials
to ensure this over the coming months. We will also engage in detail with the Executive
on measures to protect and strengthen the UK internal market.</p>
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