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<p>The Government is considering a range of options for the immigration system for
EU citizens after the UK leaves the EU. Since the Referendum result last year, Ministers
have been undertaking an extensive programme of engagement and evidence gathering
with all interested parties including the Devolved Administrations, businesses, educational
institutions and many others. Most recently, I discussed the recent agreement on citizens’
rights and next steps on the future immigration arrangements at the Joint Ministerial
Committee (European Negotiations) on 12 December 2017. Home Office officials also
have frequent meetings with their colleagues in the Devolved Administrations, including
the Scottish Government.</p><p>On 27 July, the Government commissioned the independent
Migration Advisory Committee to advise on current patterns of EU migration across
all sectors, and the role of migration in the wider economy and society. This will
be an important element in our decisions about future immigration arrangements that
work for all parts of the UK.</p>
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