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<p>Operation Stack is the appropriate contingency arrangement to put in place when
there is disruption to cross-channel traffic and is led by the Kent Police. It remains
a last, not first, resort. The Department has not made any assessment of the effect
of Operation Stack on the UK balance of trade, as any impact stems from the disruption
to services – which this Government is determined to see resolved as soon as possible.</p><p>
</p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p>European Gateway
Group is reviewing short and longer term solutions to traffic management in Kent,
including Operation Stack, and will report back to the Department. When this review
is completed the Department will analyse their findings and decide how to respond
to their recommendations.</p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p /> <p> </p><p> </p>
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