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<p>We are confident of securing a deal which is in the interests of both the UK as
a whole and our European partners. However, a responsible Government should prepare
for all potential outcomes, and that is exactly what we are doing across the whole
of Government.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>As part of our work preparing to make
a success of our departure from the European Union, we are carrying out a wide range
of analysis. Officials in DExEU and other Departments across Whitehall continue to
work to provide the most up to date evidence to inform our negotiations with the EU.</p><p><strong>
</strong></p><p>This work is undertaken as business as usual and so is paid for out
of the Department’s budget. The Department does not hold information centrally concerning
other Department’s expenditure.</p><p> </p>
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