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<p>The Northern Ireland Protocol is clear that Northern Ireland is, and will remain,
part of the UK’s customs territory. The Protocol allows the UK to maintain unfettered
market access for goods moving from Northern Ireland to Great Britain, as is the case
today. The Government has also set out that although there will be some limited additional
processes for goods arriving in Northern Ireland, there will be no new physical customs
infrastructure.</p><p> </p><p>It is important that businesses understand how the Protocol
will be implemented so they can make the necessary preparations for the end of the
Transition Period. For that reason, the Government published a command paper on 20
May setting out the UK’s approach to the Northern Ireland Protocol. Ministers and
officials meet Northern Ireland businesses regularly to provide clarity on approach
and to allow for detailed discussion of proposals. HMRC are also engaging with industry
partners who need to put systems in place for customs processes and will be extending
that engagement in the coming weeks to businesses across the UK affected by the Northern
Ireland Protocol to support them in getting ready.</p><p> </p><p>HMRC have published
a questionnaire on GOV.UK to identify and aid businesses who move goods between Great
Britain and Northern Ireland. In due course, the Government will also set out more
detailed plans for extensive HMRC support for businesses engaged in the limited additional
processes, including providing access to facilitations to support the movement of
goods.</p>
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