Ministers, including myself, have been meeting a wide range of MPs in various groups and other stakeholders to discuss the Government\u2019s approach to EU Exit. This has included discussion of alternative arrangements to the backstop, following Parliament\u2019s indication of support for such a position.<\/p>
The Civil Service supports the Government in developing and implementing its policies. In this context, it is proper for civil servants to support Ministers in conducting these meetings. No support has been extended to backbench MPs, or other individuals or groups outwith Government.<\/p>
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<\/p><\/td> | DELOITTE<\/strong><\/p><\/td> SLAUGHTER & MAY<\/strong><\/p><\/td> MOTT MACDONALD<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr> DfTc<\/p><\/td> £6,809,729.00<\/p><\/td> £1,600,000.00<\/p><\/td> £5,407,887.00<\/p><\/td><\/tr> DVSA<\/p><\/td> £13,289,462.00<\/p><\/td> Nil<\/p><\/td> Nil<\/p><\/td><\/tr> MCA<\/p><\/td> Nil<\/p><\/td> Nil<\/p><\/td> Nil<\/p><\/td><\/tr> VCA<\/p><\/td> Nil<\/p><\/td> Nil<\/p><\/td> Nil<\/p><\/td><\/tr> DVLA<\/p><\/td> £3,200,000.00<\/p><\/td> Nil<\/p><\/td> Nil<\/p><\/td><\/tr> TOTAL <\/strong><\/p><\/td> £23,299,191.00<\/strong><\/p><\/td> £1,600,000.00<\/strong><\/p><\/td> £5,407,887.00<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> <\/p> This information relates to the central department and four of its executive agencies (Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA), Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA)). In each case, the contract totals relate to multiple contracts.<\/p> <\/strong><\/p> <\/strong><\/p>"}
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