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1244465

registered interest
date	19/10/2020
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	UK Trade with EU
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment his Department has made of the extent of legal impediments to trade in the event that the UK and EU do not agree a deal on their future relationship by the end of the transition period.
tabling member constituency	Belfast South
tabling member printed	Claire Hanna
uin	105581
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/10/2020 answer text <p>I refer the Hon Member to the <a href="https://bit.ly/2Tc0cy4" target="_blank">statement by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on 19 October</a>, the approach outlined in the Government's <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uks-approach-to-the-northern-ireland-protocol/the-uks-approach-to-the-northern-ireland-protocol" target="_blank">Command Paper in May</a>, and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/moving-goods-under-the-northern-ireland-protocol/moving-goods-under-the-northern-ireland-protocol-introduction" target="_blank">guidance published on 7 August</a> regarding the operation of the Northern Ireland protocol, as well as my answers to PQs <a href="https://members.parliament.uk/member/4856/writtenquestions#expand-1243927" target="_blank">here</a>, and the updated Border Operating Model for Great Britain and the EU, available on <a href="http://gov.uk/" target="_blank">gov.uk</a>.</p><p>Further to my answer to PQs <a href="https://members.parliament.uk/member/4856/writtenquestions#expand-1243927" target="_blank">here</a>, the Government has launched a Trader Support Service to provide end-to-end support to traders, backed by £200 million in funding. I urge businesses to sign up to the scheme with a link available on <a href="http://gov.uk/" target="_blank">gov.uk</a> at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/trader-support-service" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/trader-support-service</a>.</p><p>We are also considering further measures of support as regards agrifood trade, as set out in the August guidance.</p><p>Regarding costs and burdens on businesses, the UK Government continues to work closely with the Northern Ireland Executive.</p><p>Northern Ireland produce will enjoy unfettered access to the rest of the UK following the end of the Transition Period.</p><p>The Government has committed to publishing further detailed information and guidance as soon as possible when relevant details are resolved, including where matters depend on discussions in the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee. This includes on the question of VAT and excise.</p><p>The question of Exit Summary Declarations for goods movement from Northern Ireland to Great Britain is subject to discussion at the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee.</p><p>The Government has set out its approach to ensuring how the requirements of the Protocol are conducted. This will include market surveillance for industrial goods.</p><p>The Government has an extensive communications campaign in place regarding the need for businesses to prepare for the end of the transition period, and this covers businesses in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt grouped question UIN 105582 105583 105584 105585 105586 105587 105588 105589 105590 105595 105596 question first answered 23/10/2020 13:26:21 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	4827 label Biography information for Claire Hanna

1244468

registered interest
date	19/10/2020
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	UK Trade with EU
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps the Government plans to take to avoid legal impediments to trade between (a) Northern Ireland, (b) Great Britain and (c) the EU in the of the UK and EU not agreeing a deal on their future relationship by the end of the transition period.
tabling member constituency	Belfast South
tabling member printed	Claire Hanna
uin	105582
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/10/2020 answer text <p>I refer the Hon Member to the <a href="https://bit.ly/2Tc0cy4" target="_blank">statement by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on 19 October</a>, the approach outlined in the Government's <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uks-approach-to-the-northern-ireland-protocol/the-uks-approach-to-the-northern-ireland-protocol" target="_blank">Command Paper in May</a>, and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/moving-goods-under-the-northern-ireland-protocol/moving-goods-under-the-northern-ireland-protocol-introduction" target="_blank">guidance published on 7 August</a> regarding the operation of the Northern Ireland protocol, as well as my answers to PQs <a href="https://members.parliament.uk/member/4856/writtenquestions#expand-1243927" target="_blank">here</a>, and the updated Border Operating Model for Great Britain and the EU, available on <a href="http://gov.uk/" target="_blank">gov.uk</a>.</p><p>Further to my answer to PQs <a href="https://members.parliament.uk/member/4856/writtenquestions#expand-1243927" target="_blank">here</a>, the Government has launched a Trader Support Service to provide end-to-end support to traders, backed by £200 million in funding. I urge businesses to sign up to the scheme with a link available on <a href="http://gov.uk/" target="_blank">gov.uk</a> at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/trader-support-service" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/trader-support-service</a>.</p><p>We are also considering further measures of support as regards agrifood trade, as set out in the August guidance.</p><p>Regarding costs and burdens on businesses, the UK Government continues to work closely with the Northern Ireland Executive.</p><p>Northern Ireland produce will enjoy unfettered access to the rest of the UK following the end of the Transition Period.</p><p>The Government has committed to publishing further detailed information and guidance as soon as possible when relevant details are resolved, including where matters depend on discussions in the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee. This includes on the question of VAT and excise.</p><p>The question of Exit Summary Declarations for goods movement from Northern Ireland to Great Britain is subject to discussion at the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee.</p><p>The Government has set out its approach to ensuring how the requirements of the Protocol are conducted. This will include market surveillance for industrial goods.</p><p>The Government has an extensive communications campaign in place regarding the need for businesses to prepare for the end of the transition period, and this covers businesses in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt grouped question UIN 105581 105583 105584 105585 105586 105587 105588 105589 105590 105595 105596 question first answered 23/10/2020 13:26:22 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	4827 label Biography information for Claire Hanna

1244470

registered interest
date	19/10/2020
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	UK Trade with EU: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, how he plans to (a) communicate and (b) implement free trade agreement arrangements to businesses in Northern Ireland after the transition period.
tabling member constituency	Belfast South
tabling member printed	Claire Hanna
uin	105583
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/10/2020 answer text <p>I refer the Hon Member to the <a href="https://bit.ly/2Tc0cy4" target="_blank">statement by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on 19 October</a>, the approach outlined in the Government's <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uks-approach-to-the-northern-ireland-protocol/the-uks-approach-to-the-northern-ireland-protocol" target="_blank">Command Paper in May</a>, and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/moving-goods-under-the-northern-ireland-protocol/moving-goods-under-the-northern-ireland-protocol-introduction" target="_blank">guidance published on 7 August</a> regarding the operation of the Northern Ireland protocol, as well as my answers to PQs <a href="https://members.parliament.uk/member/4856/writtenquestions#expand-1243927" target="_blank">here</a>, and the updated Border Operating Model for Great Britain and the EU, available on <a href="http://gov.uk/" target="_blank">gov.uk</a>.</p><p>Further to my answer to PQs <a href="https://members.parliament.uk/member/4856/writtenquestions#expand-1243927" target="_blank">here</a>, the Government has launched a Trader Support Service to provide end-to-end support to traders, backed by £200 million in funding. I urge businesses to sign up to the scheme with a link available on <a href="http://gov.uk/" target="_blank">gov.uk</a> at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/trader-support-service" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/trader-support-service</a>.</p><p>We are also considering further measures of support as regards agrifood trade, as set out in the August guidance.</p><p>Regarding costs and burdens on businesses, the UK Government continues to work closely with the Northern Ireland Executive.</p><p>Northern Ireland produce will enjoy unfettered access to the rest of the UK following the end of the Transition Period.</p><p>The Government has committed to publishing further detailed information and guidance as soon as possible when relevant details are resolved, including where matters depend on discussions in the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee. This includes on the question of VAT and excise.</p><p>The question of Exit Summary Declarations for goods movement from Northern Ireland to Great Britain is subject to discussion at the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee.</p><p>The Government has set out its approach to ensuring how the requirements of the Protocol are conducted. This will include market surveillance for industrial goods.</p><p>The Government has an extensive communications campaign in place regarding the need for businesses to prepare for the end of the transition period, and this covers businesses in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt grouped question UIN 105581 105582 105584 105585 105586 105587 105588 105589 105590 105595 105596 question first answered 23/10/2020 13:26:22 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	4827 label Biography information for Claire Hanna

1244472

registered interest
date	19/10/2020
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	UK Trade with EU: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps he has taken to ensure that the (a) reputation and (b) integrity of Northern Ireland produce is protected within legislation relating to unfettered access after the transition period.
tabling member constituency	Belfast South
tabling member printed	Claire Hanna
uin	105584
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/10/2020 answer text <p>I refer the Hon Member to the <a href="https://bit.ly/2Tc0cy4" target="_blank">statement by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on 19 October</a>, the approach outlined in the Government's <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uks-approach-to-the-northern-ireland-protocol/the-uks-approach-to-the-northern-ireland-protocol" target="_blank">Command Paper in May</a>, and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/moving-goods-under-the-northern-ireland-protocol/moving-goods-under-the-northern-ireland-protocol-introduction" target="_blank">guidance published on 7 August</a> regarding the operation of the Northern Ireland protocol, as well as my answers to PQs <a href="https://members.parliament.uk/member/4856/writtenquestions#expand-1243927" target="_blank">here</a>, and the updated Border Operating Model for Great Britain and the EU, available on <a href="http://gov.uk/" target="_blank">gov.uk</a>.</p><p>Further to my answer to PQs <a href="https://members.parliament.uk/member/4856/writtenquestions#expand-1243927" target="_blank">here</a>, the Government has launched a Trader Support Service to provide end-to-end support to traders, backed by £200 million in funding. I urge businesses to sign up to the scheme with a link available on <a href="http://gov.uk/" target="_blank">gov.uk</a> at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/trader-support-service" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/trader-support-service</a>.</p><p>We are also considering further measures of support as regards agrifood trade, as set out in the August guidance.</p><p>Regarding costs and burdens on businesses, the UK Government continues to work closely with the Northern Ireland Executive.</p><p>Northern Ireland produce will enjoy unfettered access to the rest of the UK following the end of the Transition Period.</p><p>The Government has committed to publishing further detailed information and guidance as soon as possible when relevant details are resolved, including where matters depend on discussions in the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee. This includes on the question of VAT and excise.</p><p>The question of Exit Summary Declarations for goods movement from Northern Ireland to Great Britain is subject to discussion at the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee.</p><p>The Government has set out its approach to ensuring how the requirements of the Protocol are conducted. This will include market surveillance for industrial goods.</p><p>The Government has an extensive communications campaign in place regarding the need for businesses to prepare for the end of the transition period, and this covers businesses in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt grouped question UIN 105581 105582 105583 105585 105586 105587 105588 105589 105590 105595 105596 question first answered 23/10/2020 13:26:22 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	4827 label Biography information for Claire Hanna

1244475

registered interest
date	19/10/2020
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	UK Trade with EU: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what progress his Department has made on ensuring exit summary declarations for goods travelling from Northern Ireland to Great Britain are not needed after the transition period.
tabling member constituency	Belfast South
tabling member printed	Claire Hanna
uin	105585
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/10/2020 answer text <p>I refer the Hon Member to the <a href="https://bit.ly/2Tc0cy4" target="_blank">statement by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on 19 October</a>, the approach outlined in the Government's <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uks-approach-to-the-northern-ireland-protocol/the-uks-approach-to-the-northern-ireland-protocol" target="_blank">Command Paper in May</a>, and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/moving-goods-under-the-northern-ireland-protocol/moving-goods-under-the-northern-ireland-protocol-introduction" target="_blank">guidance published on 7 August</a> regarding the operation of the Northern Ireland protocol, as well as my answers to PQs <a href="https://members.parliament.uk/member/4856/writtenquestions#expand-1243927" target="_blank">here</a>, and the updated Border Operating Model for Great Britain and the EU, available on <a href="http://gov.uk/" target="_blank">gov.uk</a>.</p><p>Further to my answer to PQs <a href="https://members.parliament.uk/member/4856/writtenquestions#expand-1243927" target="_blank">here</a>, the Government has launched a Trader Support Service to provide end-to-end support to traders, backed by £200 million in funding. I urge businesses to sign up to the scheme with a link available on <a href="http://gov.uk/" target="_blank">gov.uk</a> at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/trader-support-service" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/trader-support-service</a>.</p><p>We are also considering further measures of support as regards agrifood trade, as set out in the August guidance.</p><p>Regarding costs and burdens on businesses, the UK Government continues to work closely with the Northern Ireland Executive.</p><p>Northern Ireland produce will enjoy unfettered access to the rest of the UK following the end of the Transition Period.</p><p>The Government has committed to publishing further detailed information and guidance as soon as possible when relevant details are resolved, including where matters depend on discussions in the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee. This includes on the question of VAT and excise.</p><p>The question of Exit Summary Declarations for goods movement from Northern Ireland to Great Britain is subject to discussion at the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee.</p><p>The Government has set out its approach to ensuring how the requirements of the Protocol are conducted. This will include market surveillance for industrial goods.</p><p>The Government has an extensive communications campaign in place regarding the need for businesses to prepare for the end of the transition period, and this covers businesses in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt grouped question UIN 105581 105582 105583 105584 105586 105587 105588 105589 105590 105595 105596 question first answered 23/10/2020 13:26:22 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	4827 label Biography information for Claire Hanna

1244490

registered interest
date	19/10/2020
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Business: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will publish detailed, practical guidance for Northern Ireland businesses operating in the UK VAT area but complying with EU rules.
tabling member constituency	Belfast South
tabling member printed	Claire Hanna
uin	105590
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/10/2020 answer text <p>I refer the Hon Member to the <a href="https://bit.ly/2Tc0cy4" target="_blank">statement by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on 19 October</a>, the approach outlined in the Government's <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uks-approach-to-the-northern-ireland-protocol/the-uks-approach-to-the-northern-ireland-protocol" target="_blank">Command Paper in May</a>, and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/moving-goods-under-the-northern-ireland-protocol/moving-goods-under-the-northern-ireland-protocol-introduction" target="_blank">guidance published on 7 August</a> regarding the operation of the Northern Ireland protocol, as well as my answers to PQs <a href="https://members.parliament.uk/member/4856/writtenquestions#expand-1243927" target="_blank">here</a>, and the updated Border Operating Model for Great Britain and the EU, available on <a href="http://gov.uk/" target="_blank">gov.uk</a>.</p><p>Further to my answer to PQs <a href="https://members.parliament.uk/member/4856/writtenquestions#expand-1243927" target="_blank">here</a>, the Government has launched a Trader Support Service to provide end-to-end support to traders, backed by £200 million in funding. I urge businesses to sign up to the scheme with a link available on <a href="http://gov.uk/" target="_blank">gov.uk</a> at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/trader-support-service" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/trader-support-service</a>.</p><p>We are also considering further measures of support as regards agrifood trade, as set out in the August guidance.</p><p>Regarding costs and burdens on businesses, the UK Government continues to work closely with the Northern Ireland Executive.</p><p>Northern Ireland produce will enjoy unfettered access to the rest of the UK following the end of the Transition Period.</p><p>The Government has committed to publishing further detailed information and guidance as soon as possible when relevant details are resolved, including where matters depend on discussions in the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee. This includes on the question of VAT and excise.</p><p>The question of Exit Summary Declarations for goods movement from Northern Ireland to Great Britain is subject to discussion at the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee.</p><p>The Government has set out its approach to ensuring how the requirements of the Protocol are conducted. This will include market surveillance for industrial goods.</p><p>The Government has an extensive communications campaign in place regarding the need for businesses to prepare for the end of the transition period, and this covers businesses in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt grouped question UIN 105581 105582 105583 105584 105585 105586 105587 105588 105589 105595 105596 question first answered 23/10/2020 13:26:22 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	4827 label Biography information for Claire Hanna

1244492

registered interest
date	19/10/2020
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Common Travel Area: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he plans to bring forward legislative proposals to make provision for the (a) Common Travel Area and (b) Memorandum of Understanding signed by the British and Irish Governments in 2019.
tabling member constituency	Belfast South
tabling member printed	Claire Hanna
uin	105591
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/10/2020 answer text <p>The Common Travel Area (CTA) is an arrangement between the UK, the Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey, and Ireland. It is underpinned by domestic law in each jurisdiction.</p><p>The UK Government and Irish Government have indicated their commitment to maintaining the CTA, and to taking all necessary measures to ensure that its associated rights and privileges are protected. Both Governments confirmed that position on 8 May 2019, when they signed a Common Travel Area Memorandum of Understanding, setting out that commitment. The text is available on GOV.UK. The UK Government and Irish Government continue to work together to implement the CTA through bilateral agreements and legislation where required.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 27/10/2020 15:21:54 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	4827 label Biography information for Claire Hanna

1244496

registered interest
date	19/10/2020
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Business: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps he plans to take to ensure the equity of immigration and modern slavery compliance controls placed on Northern Ireland businesses and their British competitors.
tabling member constituency	Belfast South
tabling member printed	Claire Hanna
uin	105594
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2020 answer text <p>The <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.publishing.service.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fuploads%2Fsystem%2Fuploads%2Fattachment_data%2Ffile%2F919937%2FGovernment_response_to_transparency_in_supply_chains_consultation_21_09_20.pdf&amp;data=04%7C01%7CHOParliamentaryQuestions%40homeoffice.gov.uk%7C59bf022ba42e4011c39208d87fda69f3%7Cf24d93ecb2914192a08af182245945c2%7C0%7C0%7C637399923334556237%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=lgN2uAxh9u5xHEoCBWOSCSw%2Bt8pUVIDmtveZ0bBXnJg%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Government response to the Transparency in Supply Chains consultation</a>, published on 22 September 2020, committed to an ambitious package of changes to the Modern Slavery Act’s transparency legislation.</p><p>Northern Ireland will engage and consult with affected Northern Irish businesses and public sector organisations on all the proposals.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 09/11/2020 17:28:22 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	4827 label Biography information for Claire Hanna

1244499

registered interest
date	19/10/2020
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Business: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps he plans to take to ensure that Northern Ireland businesses that use the port of Dublin to access Great Britain markets are not subject to delays and customs procedures at the end of the transition period.
tabling member constituency	Belfast South
tabling member printed	Claire Hanna
uin	105596
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/10/2020 answer text <p>I refer the Hon Member to the <a href="https://bit.ly/2Tc0cy4" target="_blank">statement by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on 19 October</a>, the approach outlined in the Government's <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-uks-approach-to-the-northern-ireland-protocol/the-uks-approach-to-the-northern-ireland-protocol" target="_blank">Command Paper in May</a>, and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/moving-goods-under-the-northern-ireland-protocol/moving-goods-under-the-northern-ireland-protocol-introduction" target="_blank">guidance published on 7 August</a> regarding the operation of the Northern Ireland protocol, as well as my answers to PQs <a href="https://members.parliament.uk/member/4856/writtenquestions#expand-1243927" target="_blank">here</a>, and the updated Border Operating Model for Great Britain and the EU, available on <a href="http://gov.uk/" target="_blank">gov.uk</a>.</p><p>Further to my answer to PQs <a href="https://members.parliament.uk/member/4856/writtenquestions#expand-1243927" target="_blank">here</a>, the Government has launched a Trader Support Service to provide end-to-end support to traders, backed by £200 million in funding. I urge businesses to sign up to the scheme with a link available on <a href="http://gov.uk/" target="_blank">gov.uk</a> at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/trader-support-service" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/trader-support-service</a>.</p><p>We are also considering further measures of support as regards agrifood trade, as set out in the August guidance.</p><p>Regarding costs and burdens on businesses, the UK Government continues to work closely with the Northern Ireland Executive.</p><p>Northern Ireland produce will enjoy unfettered access to the rest of the UK following the end of the Transition Period.</p><p>The Government has committed to publishing further detailed information and guidance as soon as possible when relevant details are resolved, including where matters depend on discussions in the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee. This includes on the question of VAT and excise.</p><p>The question of Exit Summary Declarations for goods movement from Northern Ireland to Great Britain is subject to discussion at the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee.</p><p>The Government has set out its approach to ensuring how the requirements of the Protocol are conducted. This will include market surveillance for industrial goods.</p><p>The Government has an extensive communications campaign in place regarding the need for businesses to prepare for the end of the transition period, and this covers businesses in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt grouped question UIN 105581 105582 105583 105584 105585 105586 105587 105588 105589 105590 105595 question first answered 23/10/2020 13:26:22 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	4827 label Biography information for Claire Hanna

1244690

registered interest
date	19/10/2020
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	EU Exit Operations Committee
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many times the EU Exit Operations Cabinet Committee met to discuss preparedness for the end of the transition period (a) from 1 February and 31 August 2020 and (b) since 1 September 2020.
tabling member constituency	Pontypridd
tabling member printed	Alex Davies-Jones
uin	105615
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/10/2020 answer text <p>In line with the practice of successive administrations, details of the discussions that have taken place in Cabinet and its Committees, and how often they have met, is not normally disclosed.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 22/10/2020 16:50:18 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	4849 label Biography information for Alex Davies-Jones