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<p><del class="ministerial">It has not proved possible to respond to this question
in the time available before Prorogation. I will correspond directly with the noble
Lord.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">The Government has not undertaken work
to assess the impact should EU businesses decide to move supply chains away from the
EU.</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">The Government is seeking a comprehensive,
ambitious future partnership with the European Union including a best in class Free
Trade Agreement. The UK and the EU have a long standing and close trading relationship,
with our businesses operating across borders to service clients and customers in the
UK and the EU. The new FTA will seek to create new benchmark for trade liberalization
and economic co-operation. It will aim to establish both zero tariffs and effective
customs arrangements for goods, negate any need for EU businesses to change suppliers,
and enable UK companies to continue to participate in pan-European supply chains.</ins></p>
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