To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of a joint-statement made by the Confederation of British Industry, Institute of Directors, British Chambers of Commerce, Federation of Small Businesses, and the Engineering Employers' Federation about the prospect of a managed no-deal Brexit.
Answered on
11 January 2019
My Department continues to engage with businesses and representative organisations to understand their priorities and concerns as we leave the European Union.
Delivering the deal negotiated with the EU remains our top priority and is the best way of avoiding a no deal scenario. However, until MPs have voted to approve the deal, and with 11 weeks until we leave the EU, we will continue to prepare for every eventuality. That is the responsible thing to do.
We are clear that the UK will aim to minimise disruption for businesses in the short term, in a no deal scenario.
We’ve published 106 technical notices, which provide important information for businesses and, following Cabinet’s agreement before Christmas, will provide further detailed guidance for businesses over the coming weeks.