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<p>Prior to any decisions on establishing new UK-level bodies, the Government will
always look to minimise disruption and costs, which will include considering alternative
options. In most cases we anticipate that repatriated EU functions can be absorbed
by UK departments and existing public bodies.</p><p>The Government has previously
announced three new agencies; the Trade Remedies Authority; an independent and statutory
body holding government to account for the environment; and an independent authority
for monitoring the implementation and application of the citizens' rights provisions
of the withdrawal agreement. As set out in the Political Declaration, the UK and EU
will explore the possibility of cooperation between the UK and EU agencies such as
the European Aviation Safety Agency, the European Chemicals Agency, and the European
Medicines Agency.</p><p> </p>
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