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<p>We remain committed to ensuring the smooth flow of goods, reflected in the arrangements
we have put in place through the NI Retail Movement Scheme and through the further
elements we have set out in the Safeguarding the Union Command Paper. The Government
believes that the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme has been rolled out smoothly
and professionally for businesses since 1 October and provides a secure basis to protect
GB-NI retail agrifood movements, including in the event of further GB-EU divergence
on food safety standards. But we will continue to engage intensively with the agri-food
supply chain regarding the movement of goods into Northern Ireland to address any
issues where they arise.</p>
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