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<p>We must leave the EU on October 31 whatever the circumstances. To do otherwise
would cause a catastrophic loss of confidence in our political system. We still wish
to leave with a deal if we can and hope the EU will negotiate accordingly.</p><p>No
decision has been reached on our future relationship with the EU's agencies and bodies
after we have left. We are considering very carefully a range of options. In most
cases we anticipate that repatriated EU functions can be absorbed by existing UK departments
and existing public bodies. The EU (Withdrawal) Act 2018 will preserve the laws that
we have made to implement our EU obligations and convert EU law which applies directly
to the UK before exit. It will ensure that there is a functioning statute book on
day one of exit providing certainty for business in a no deal scenario.</p><p>Prior
to any decisions on establishing new UK-level bodies, the Government always looks
to minimise disruption and costs, which includes considering alternative options,
such as the use of existing public bodies.</p>
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