The Queen\u2019s speech will set out in further detail the Government\u2019s legislative programme in the normal way.<\/p>
<\/strong><\/p> This legislation on retained EU law will be informed by the Cabinet Office's ongoing reviews into the substance and status of retained EU law. Legislation will be accompanied by the normal documents that will explain the benefits of making it easier to amend or remove retained EU Law.<\/p> <\/p>"}
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