The UK ' ’s environment and energy departments have an " impossible task " to prepare for Brexit because of continued uncertainty about its future relationship with the EU , a report from the public accounts committee said . The food and chemical industries in particular face major risks if preparations are not made in time , the report said , adding that slow decision - making by the Treasury was not helping . The committee heard that its plans involved the possible use of “manual workarounds” if new IT systems are not ready in time. Both departments said they 're optimistic about their plans but accepted the possibility that the UK could leave the EU without a deal . Meanwhile , MPs said they were worried about how realistic the departments ’ plans were .
The UK ' ’s environment and energy departments have an " impossible task " to prepare for Brexit because of continued uncertainty about its future relationship with the EU , a report from the public accounts committee said . The food and chemical industries in particular face major risks if preparations are not made in time , the report said , adding that slow decision - making by the Treasury was not helping . Both departments said they 're optimistic about their plans but accepted the possibility that the UK could leave the EU without a deal . Meanwhile , MPs said they were worried about how realistic the departments ’ plans were .