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<p>As any responsible Government would, we are preparing for the possibility of no
deal, which is why we have contingency plans in place to minimise disruption for the
food and farming sector as much as possible.</p><p> </p><p>We are in close contact
with the farming unions and other farmer representatives across the UK. Alongside
the publication of technical notices, we continue to work closely with farmers, businesses
and trade associations across the food and drink sector, from farm to fork, to keep
them informed of exit preparations.</p><p> </p><p>We have committed to the same funding
for farm support until the end of this Parliament, whether the UK leaves with or without
a deal. In a no deal scenario, the current EU Common Agricultural Policy legislation
will be retained under the Withdrawal Act 2018 and modified through secondary legislation.
This will provide a legal basis for its continuation until the passage of the Agriculture
Bill. We have also already guaranteed that any projects where funding has been agreed
before the end of 2020 will be funded for their full lifetime, including in a no deal
scenario. The guarantee also means that the Government and the devolved administrations
can continue to sign new projects after the UK leaves the EU during 2019 and 2020.</p><p>
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