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<p>Manufacturing is a critical part of our economy. The Department is engaging with
industry to ensure that we can support our manufacturing sectors during and after
the Covid-19 crisis. The Government has introduced an unprecedented package of support
to help businesses continue, and to give manufacturers and their suppliers the support
they need to help them get back up and running after the Covid-19 crisis.</p><p> </p><p>The
Department is in regular contact with<strong> </strong>businesses who provide raw
materials, such as recycled scrap metal, and with the manufacturers themselves, to
understand the demand requirements of raw materials. To date, we have not received
any indication that the supply of imported raw materials has been impacted. However,
we are aware of tighter supplies of waste materials used for feedstock in steel, aluminium,
and paper sectors, and we remain in close contact with impacted sectors to monitor
the ongoing situation.</p><p> </p><p>We also recognise that freight operators and
their workforce (including all those working in supply chains) are vital to the continued
flow of critical goods. Freight is currently moving effectively across borders into
the UK.</p>
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