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<p>The precise scale and nature of any benefits and costs to the UK, from the UK’s
departure from the European Union, will depend on the UK’s future relationship with
the EU.</p><p> </p><p>I am, however, able to provide some detail on how much the government
has spent to-date to prepare for all scenarios. In total over £4.2bn has been allocated
by the government to departments and devolved administrations to prepare for EU exit
since 2015.</p><p> </p><p>This includes allocations of £400m at Autumn Budget 2016
and over £250m from the Reserve in 2017/18. Moreover, Autumn Budget 2017 committed
an additional £3bn over 2018/19 and 2019/20. In addition, at Budget 2018, the Chancellor
made available an additional £500m for 19/20.</p><p><strong> </strong></p>
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