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1438172

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date	04/03/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Large Goods Vehicles: EU Countries
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking (1) to assist small charities attempting to take humanitarian supplies by lorry to Ukraine via the EU, and (2) to help them obtain the correct permits.
tabling member printed	Lord Lamont of Lerwick
uin	HL6652
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/03/2022 answer text <p>We are aware that charitable organisations in the UK have launched appeals for donations of emergency funds and goods to provide humanitarian relief in Ukraine. Those charities seeking to take humanitarian supplies by lorry, to Ukraine via the European Union (EU) will need to follow the requirements for all hauliers. These requirements will differ depending on whether the charity is using its own vehicle or is hiring a lorry for the purpose. This can be found at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/carry-out-international-road-haulage" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/carry-out-international-road-haulage</a></p><p>Step by step information for hired goods vehicles, setting out how to transport goods from the UK by road can be found at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/transport-goods-from-uk-by-road" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/transport-goods-from-uk-by-road</a>. Guidance for private vehicles driving through the EU can be found at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/driving-in-the-eu" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/driving-in-the-eu</a></p><p>Permits are not required to access Ukraine when using vehicles that are EURO V or above, this will include the majority of goods vehicles including HGVs, where further advice is required this can be provided by the International Road Haulage Permits Office (IRHP) which is part of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).</p><p>In relation to Ukraine, we strongly advise that all those considering making this type of trip for humanitarian purposes, or otherwise consult the current travel advice provided by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and published on gov.uk for Ukraine, and any countries they propose travelling through as part of their journey. The advice for Ukraine is published at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ukraine" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ukraine</a></p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 10/03/2022 11:53:34 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	895 label Biography information for Lord Lamont of Lerwick

1438173

registered interest
date	04/03/2022
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Large Goods Vehicles: EU Countries
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to ask the EU to ease the administrative and paperwork requirements for lorries carrying medicines and humanitarian supplies to Ukraine.
tabling member printed	Lord Lamont of Lerwick
uin	HL6653
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/03/2022 answer text <p>The UK is committed to working with partners, including the EU, as well as humanitarian agencies, to ensure a well-coordinated and well-funded response to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and the region.</p><p> </p><p>We have initiated a number of conversations with the EU and its Member States to understand their plans to ease the movement of humanitarian supplies. The EU has been working with Member States on this issue and several are now easing their entry and exit regime to support the humanitarian effort for Ukraine.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government has also introduced a simplified customs process to support the export of aid goods destined for victims of the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. More information can be found on the gov.uk website.</p><p> </p><p>Unless an organisation or person has a licence, medicines cannot be exported using this simplified process.</p><p> </p><p>The UK has committed a £220 million humanitarian aid package for Ukraine to help aid agencies respond to the deteriorating situation, creating a lifeline for Ukrainians to access basic necessities and medical supplies.</p> answering member printed Baroness Penn question first answered 17/03/2022 13:27:09 answering member 4726 label Biography information for Baroness Penn
tabling member	895 label Biography information for Lord Lamont of Lerwick

1438174

registered interest
date	04/03/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Large Goods Vehicles: EU Countries
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have received representations from charities about difficulties in sending medicines, including paracetamol, by lorry to Ukraine.
tabling member printed	Lord Lamont of Lerwick
uin	HL6654
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/03/2022 answer text <p>The UK is working closely with the UN and other humanitarian partners to ensure a well-coordinated and well-funded response to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and the region. We have not been approached by our partners about any difficulties in sending medicines to Ukraine.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 18/03/2022 14:58:30 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	895 label Biography information for Lord Lamont of Lerwick

1228915

registered interest
date	28/08/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Large Goods Vehicles: EU Countries
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans the Government has to introduce International Road Permits for HGVs entering the UK from 1 January 2021 in the event that a reciprocal agreement is not secured in negotiations on the UK’s future trading relationship with the EU.
tabling member constituency	Elmet and Rothwell
tabling member printed	Alec Shelbrooke
uin	81817
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2020 answer text <p>It is in both the UK and EU’s interests to secure liberalised rights for UK and EU hauliers to carry goods between our respective territories without the need for additional documentation, such as permits.</p><p> </p><p>The Government will communicate arrangements informing operators on how to prepare for the end of the transition period in good time. This will cover any changes to documentation requirements.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Redditch answering member printed Rachel Maclean question first answered 08/09/2020 11:38:58 answering member 4668 label Biography information for Rachel Maclean
tabling member	3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke