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<p>We launched an Expression of Interest campaign on 19 October to determine membership
of the Domestic Advisory Group (DAG) and Civil Society Forum (CSF). The expression
of interest campaign was extended from 9 November until 29 November following requests
for an extension from a number of stakeholders.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We
received 83 Expressions of Interest for the DAG or the CSF (or both). We are working
closely with departments and devolved administrations to ensure a balanced representation
of civil society organisations, including business organisations, Trade Unions, NGOs
and charities, to represent all four nations of the UK.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>To
be considered for appointment under this campaign, the organisations must meet the
eligibility criteria outlined on the Expression of Interest page on <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/expressions-of-interest-eoi-for-membership-of-the-uk-domestic-advisory-group-and-civil-society-forum-under-the-trade-and-cooperation-agreement/expressions-of-interest-eoi-for-membership-of-the-uk-domestic-advisory-group-and-civil-society-forum-under-the-trade-and-cooperation-agreement"
target="_blank">GOV.UK</a>. We have encouraged applications from the widest range
of qualified groups in line with our Public Sector Equality Duty.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Successful
candidates for the DAG will be informed in the coming weeks. The participants for
the Civil Society Forum will be confirmed once the guidelines which underpin the forum
are agreed by the UK-EU TCA Partnership Council.</p>
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