The UK Government must redouble its efforts to work with business and port operators to provide confidence that the necessary systems and infrastructure will be in place, fully tested and functioning well in advance of July 2021. The UK Government should Brexit and trade: implications for Wales 41 also maintain an ongoing dialogue with the EU, post January 2021, to monitor the impact of new processes and, where possible, work to ensure as frictionless trade as possible.

The UK Government must redouble its efforts to work with business and port operators to provide confidence that the necessary systems and infrastructure will be in place, fully tested and functioning well in advance of July 2021. The UK Government should Brexit and trade: implications for Wales 41 also maintain an ongoing dialogue with the EU, post January 2021, to monitor the impact of new processes and, where possible, work to ensure as frictionless trade as possible. Type: conclusion | Number: 14 | Paragraph: 67 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: • Our high standards of food safety will not be watered down in the pursuit of a trade deal. High standards and high quality are what our domestic and global customers demand, and that is what we will provide. It is vital that we explore new trading opportunities, but these should not mean a dilutio