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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-21more like thismore than 2024-05-21
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading UK Trade with EU remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make an estimate of the total annual cost to UK businesses of completing customs declarations on trade across the EU-GB border, in each year since the UK left the EU. more like this
tabling member constituency Edinburgh North and Leith more like this
tabling member printed
Deidre Brock more like this
uin 27404 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-23more like thismore than 2024-05-23
answer text <p>HMRC is working on an estimate, using insight from research with businesses to better understand the processes involved for traders and the administrative costs of complying with customs declarations after EU Exit.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Nigel Huddleston more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-23T16:04:09.06Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-23T16:04:09.06Z
answering member
4407
label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston more like this
tabling member
4417
label Biography information for Deidre Brock more like this
1715071
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-04-30more like thismore than 2024-04-30
answering body
Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept id 53 more like this
answering dept short name Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept sort name Cabinet Office more like this
hansard heading UK Trade with EU remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they will take to ensure that trade relations with EU member states are not disrupted as a result of new import controls. more like this
tabling member printed
Viscount Waverley more like this
uin HL4255 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-15more like thismore than 2024-05-15
answer text <p>The Government has undertaken extensive engagement with EU Member States to reduce any risk of disruption to trade as a result of the new requirements. This included Ministerial engagement in the joint UK / EU Domestic Advisory Group session at the start of January 2024, enabling EU trade associations to engage directly on their outstanding queries ahead of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) implementation.</p><p>We continue with official level engagement with trading partners across the EU, including official visits to Belgium (by myself), the Netherlands, Denmark, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Poland and Germany in 2023 and 2024. The Chief Veterinary Officer has also engaged with counterparts across the EU in order to resolve issues such as ensuring availability of translated Export Health Certificates.</p><p>Prior to the second BTOM milestone of 30 April 2024, officials worked with EU-based businesses to conduct robust operational testing. We have and will continue to work with the European Commission, individual EU Member States and trade bodies through established fora, webinars, business-to-government and commodity-specific sessions. We are always keen to seek feedback to address any concerns.</p><p><strong><p><p></strong></p>
answering member printed Baroness Neville-Rolfe more like this
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less than 2024-05-15T16:38:45.21Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-15T16:38:45.21Z
answering member
4284
label Biography information for Baroness Neville-Rolfe more like this
tabling member
1744
label Biography information for Viscount Waverley more like this
1699949
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-04-12more like thismore than 2024-04-12
answering body
Department for Business and Trade more like this
answering dept id 214 more like this
answering dept short name Business and Trade more like this
answering dept sort name Business and Trade more like this
hansard heading UK Trade with EU remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent assessment she has made of the impact of the UK's exit from the EU on levels of trade. more like this
tabling member constituency Shipley more like this
tabling member printed
Philip Davies more like this
uin 20940 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-04-22more like thismore than 2024-04-22
answer text <p>Since leaving the EU, the Department for Business and Trade has secured free trade deals with 73 countries plus the EU, that accounted for £1.1 trillion of UK trade in 2022. The UK was the world’s 4th largest exporter in 2022.</p><p> </p><p>The UK’s total trade with the world (including goods and services) increased by £43.3bn (inflation adjusted) in 2023 compared to 2018, and our services exports to the world were at a record high in 2023, increasing by £48.9bn (inflation adjusted) compared to 2018.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham more like this
answering member printed Greg Hands more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-04-22T16:28:23.593Zmore like thismore than 2024-04-22T16:28:23.593Z
answering member
1526
label Biography information for Greg Hands more like this
tabling member
1565
label Biography information for Sir Philip Davies more like this
1685826
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-01-30more like thismore than 2024-01-30
answering body
Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept id 53 more like this
answering dept short name Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept sort name Cabinet Office more like this
hansard heading UK Trade with EU remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 29 January 2024 to Question 11319 on Import Controls, what the cost to business will be of an individual Safety and Security declaration made using the single trade window scheme; and whether this cost will cover (a) the cost of sanitary and phytosanitary checks and (b) the Common User Charge. more like this
tabling member constituency Walthamstow more like this
tabling member printed
Stella Creasy more like this
uin 12006 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-02-02more like thismore than 2024-02-02
answer text <p>There will be no charge for businesses to submit Safety and Security information through the Single Trade Window.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Brentwood and Ongar more like this
answering member printed Alex Burghart more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-02-02T14:51:42.383Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-02T14:51:42.383Z
answering member
4613
label Biography information for Alex Burghart more like this
tabling member
4088
label Biography information for Stella Creasy more like this
1684651
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-01-23more like thismore than 2024-01-23
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading UK Trade with EU remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the implementation of new border controls being implemented from 31 January, what steps they are taking to mitigate any potential challenges faced by businesses within the EU exporting into the UK. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
uin HL1882 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-02-12more like thismore than 2024-02-12
answer text <p>Defra are engaging stakeholders across all SPS sectors within the United Kingdom, across the EU and with trading partners around the world, to raise awareness and aid preparedness for the Border Target Operating Model (TOM). Information is being shared through a series of live and virtual engagement events and communications detailing actions required. Online guidance is available on GOV.UK.</p><p> </p><p>The three-month period from 31 January 2024 will allow businesses time to familiarise themselves with the new requirements before full implementation on 30 April 2024. We will adopt a carefully calibrated approach to enforcement of the new controls that minimises the risk of disrupting trade flows, with an emphasis on educating and supporting businesses to comply.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Douglas-Miller more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-02-12T11:53:44.713Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-12T11:53:44.713Z
answering member
5006
label Biography information for Lord Douglas-Miller more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
1676522
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-12-07more like thismore than 2023-12-07
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading UK Trade with EU remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to assist businesses in overcoming challenges with customs bureaucracy and logistics issues in trade with the EU. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
uin HL1005 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-12-18more like thismore than 2023-12-18
answer text <p>HMRC has provided practical support to businesses to enable them to adapt to the new trading environment. This support includes comprehensive guidance on GOV.UK, as well as a range of other supportive information, including recorded webinars and short explainer videos. HMRC has invested in building capacity and capability in the Customs &amp; International Trade Helpline and webchat service to ensure businesses who need additional support are able to access it promptly. Businesses can use this helpline service for assistance with UK customs enquiries via online, webchat, phone, and post. Support is also available to exporters via the Department for Business and Trade’s Export Support Service. This is a dedicated service to help more British businesses export and is a ‘one stop shop’ bringing together UK government information, making it easier for exporters to access advice and support.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is working with traders and businesses to simplify customs processes in order make it easier for them to import and export goods to and from the UK. HMT and HMRC recently announced the next steps on a package of improvements to streamline customs processes and reduce admin burdens for businesses. The announcement follows extensive consultation with industry on potential improvements to the UK customs system, first announced at Spring Budget 2023. Information on the improvements can be found on Gov.uk.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-12-18T15:59:27.217Zmore like thismore than 2023-12-18T15:59:27.217Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
173594
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-01-14more like thismore than 2015-01-14
answering body
HM Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading UK Trade with EU remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the volume of trade between the United Kingdom and the European Union, using the latest figures available, and broken down by England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Morgan of Ely more like this
uin HL4154 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-01-28more like thismore than 2015-01-28
answer text <p>HM Revenue &amp; Customs (HMRC) is responsible for the collection of data on goods exported from and imported to the United Kingdom. UK trade data are published by HMRC in the Overseas Trade Statistics and Regional Trade Statistics publications, and via their dedicated website<sup><sup>[1]</sup></sup>.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The volume of trade for each trade flow between the United Kingdom and the European Union by country is reported in the table below.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="7"><p>Values in £ thousands</p></td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2"><p><strong>Country</strong></p></td><td colspan="2"><p><strong>2012 (Jan to Dec)</strong></p></td><td colspan="2"><p><strong>2013 (Jan to Dec)</strong></p></td><td colspan="2"><p><strong>2014 (Jan to Sep)<sup>1</sup></strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Export</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Import</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Export</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Import</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Export</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Import</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>England</strong></p></td><td><p>110,043,053</p></td><td><p>173,156,060</p></td><td><p>108,018,083</p></td><td><p>178,554,060</p></td><td><p>77,777,230</p></td><td><p>133,841,053</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Northern Ireland</strong></p></td><td><p>3,163,590</p></td><td><p>3,180,628</p></td><td><p>3,479,097</p></td><td><p>3,218,644</p></td><td><p>2,700,349</p></td><td><p>2,493,340</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Scotland</strong></p></td><td><p>8,137,635</p></td><td><p>5,059,117</p></td><td><p>8,697,154</p></td><td><p>5,321,042</p></td><td><p>6,277,720</p></td><td><p>3,809,783</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Wales</strong></p></td><td><p>5,916,030</p></td><td><p>3,365,113</p></td><td><p>6,558,168</p></td><td><p>3,479,167</p></td><td><p>4,435,902</p></td><td><p>2,674,741</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Unknown</strong></p></td><td><p>22,343,979</p></td><td><p>19,754,499</p></td><td><p>23,483,524</p></td><td><p>25,078,684</p></td><td><p>18,902,877</p></td><td><p>19,035,641</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Grand Total</strong></p></td><td><p>149,604,287</p></td><td><p>204,515,417</p></td><td><p>150,236,026</p></td><td><p>215,651,597</p></td><td><p>110,094,078</p></td><td><p>161,854,558</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="7"><p>Source: HMRC Regional Trade Statistics</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="7"><p><strong>Note: </strong></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="7"><p>1) 2014 data is January to September 2014 year to date inclusive and subject to update</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="7"><p>2) Trade is presented on a General Trade basis</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="7"><p>3) EU Trade includes Below Threshold Trade Allocation (BTTA)</p><p>4) Data is allocated to a region based on the address of the VAT Registered UK trader</p><p>5) Unknown trade refers to data that cannot be allocated to a region. This includes foreign traders registered for VAT in the UK, Electricity and Gas, Channel Island and Isle of Man Trade and Government trade</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><sup><sup>[1]</sup></sup> <a href="http://www.uktradeinfo.com/" target="_blank">www.uktradeinfo.com</a></p><p> </p>
answering member printed Lord Deighton more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-01-28T15:45:47.493Zmore like thismore than 2015-01-28T15:45:47.493Z
answering member
4262
label Biography information for Lord Deighton more like this
tabling member
4226
label Biography information for Baroness Morgan of Ely more like this
169690
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-12-11more like thismore than 2014-12-11
answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept id 26 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
hansard heading UK Trade with EU remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Livingston of Parkhead on 19 November (HL2689), what research they have conducted since 1992 to determine the benefits of the European Single Market for United Kingdom trade. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Pearson of Rannoch more like this
uin HL3677 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-12-17more like thismore than 2014-12-17
answer text <p>The joint HMG and Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) e-book on the UK and the Future of the Single Market, “Twenty Years On” (2012), looked at a wide range of benefits of the European Single Market to the UK. Specifically related to trade, the report notes that European markets account for just under half of UK exports of goods and services and following the enlargements of 2004 and 2007, which had a positive effect on the UK’s trade with the new Member States, UK exports to the EU12 have doubled since 2004.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>A BIS Economics Paper on “The economic consequences for the UK and the EU of completing the Single Market” (BIS, 2011), which concluded that if all Member States removed barriers to the full implementation of the Single Market, UK exports would increase 47%.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>UK and the Future of the Single Market, “Twenty Years On” (2012)</em></p><p> </p><p><em><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/34715/12-199-twenty-years-on-uk-and-future-single-market.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/34715/12-199-twenty-years-on-uk-and-future-single-market.pdf</a> </em></p><p> </p><p><em> </em></p><p> </p><p><em>The economic consequences for the UK and the EU of completing the Single Market” (BIS, 2011)</em></p><p> </p><p><em><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/83815/economic_consequences_for_the_UK_and_the_EU_of_completing_the_Single_Market.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/83815/economic_consequences_for_the_UK_and_the_EU_of_completing_the_Single_Market.pdf</a></em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member printed Lord Livingston of Parkhead more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-12-17T16:44:56.617Zmore like thismore than 2014-12-17T16:44:56.617Z
answering member
4278
label Biography information for Lord Livingston of Parkhead more like this
tabling member
3153
label Biography information for Lord Pearson of Rannoch more like this
166107
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-11-25more like thismore than 2014-11-25
answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept id 26 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
hansard heading UK Trade with EU remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what was the total trade deficit or surplus with the European Union in goods and services between 2010 and 2013; and what is their estimate of any deficit in 2014 to date. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Stoddart of Swindon more like this
uin HL3165 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-12-02more like thismore than 2014-12-02
answer text <p>UK’s trade deficit with the European Union was £28.5bn in 2010, £21.7bn in 2011, £39.5bn in 2012 and £56.2bn in 2013.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Currently, UK trade balance figures cover the period up to the second quarter of 2014. In the first half of 2014, UK’s trade deficit with the European Union was £25.5bn.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Source: ONS UK Economic Accounts 2014Q2</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Livingston of Parkhead more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-12-02T12:28:47.213Zmore like thismore than 2014-12-02T12:28:47.213Z
answering member
4278
label Biography information for Lord Livingston of Parkhead more like this
tabling member
950
label Biography information for Lord Stoddart of Swindon more like this
100015
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-20more like thismore than 2014-10-20
answering body
HM Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading UK Trade with EU remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether, in the light of the risk of the Eurozone returning to recession and the statement by the Chancellor of Exchequer that Britain could not be immune from any such event, they plan to encourage industry and commerce to diversify their markets and reduce their reliance on the European Union market. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Stoddart of Swindon more like this
uin HL2230 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-11-03more like thismore than 2014-11-03
answer text <p>We have to recognise that the UK is not immune to problems elsewhere in the world. The UK has one of the most open economies in the world through trade and financial channels. In particular, growth in the euro area – our largest trading partner – is weak and we have to expect that to dampen our own recovery.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Since entering office, this Government has worked consistently towards a rebalancing of the UK economy and growing our trade with all parts of the world, including key emerging markets. Since 2010, for example, UKTI has increased the number of its overseas-based staff working outside the EU from 875 to 1060, reflecting the growing priority being given to non-EU markets; and, excluding aircraft, nearly all of the exports supported by UK Export Finance in recent years have been to markets outside the EU. Ministers continue to take an active role, including through the Chancellor-led annual Economic and Financial Dialogues with India and China, the most recent of which secured £2.4 billion in bilateral investment deals.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Lord Deighton more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-11-03T17:17:00.0750466Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-03T17:17:00.0750466Z
answering member
4262
label Biography information for Lord Deighton more like this
tabling member
950
label Biography information for Lord Stoddart of Swindon more like this