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Will the work of the JLG be affected?

Regret lack of progress in recent months. Joint Declaration commits both Governments to closer co-operation in the JLG

in the second half of the transition period. That is what

we expect to see.

Sticking Points in Discussions with Chinese?

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There remain only a few detailed points of disagreement,

which could and should be resolved quickly. I have set out

for the House the basis on which we were prepared to enter

talks. We still hope to do so: House will understand if I

what do not go into every detail of which divides the two sides.

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