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1719737

registered interest
date	21/05/2024
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	UK Trade with EU
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
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.
tabling member constituency	Edinburgh North and Leith
tabling member printed	Deidre Brock
uin	27404
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/05/2024 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> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 23/05/2024 16:04:09 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
tabling member	4417 label Biography information for Deidre Brock

1715071

registered interest
date	30/04/2024
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	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
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.
tabling member printed	Viscount Waverley
uin	HL4255
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/05/2024 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 question first answered 15/05/2024 16:38:45 answering member 4284 label Biography information for Baroness Neville-Rolfe
tabling member	1744 label Biography information for Viscount Waverley

1699949

registered interest
date	12/04/2024
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	UK Trade with EU
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
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.
tabling member constituency	Shipley
tabling member printed	Philip Davies
uin	20940
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2024 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> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 22/04/2024 16:28:23 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	1565 label Biography information for Sir Philip Davies

1685826

registered interest
date	30/01/2024
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 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.
tabling member constituency	Walthamstow
tabling member printed	Stella Creasy
uin	12006
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/02/2024 answer text <p>There will be no charge for businesses to submit Safety and Security information through the Single Trade Window.</p> answering member constituency Brentwood and Ongar answering member printed Alex Burghart question first answered 02/02/2024 14:51:42 answering member 4613 label Biography information for Alex Burghart
tabling member	4088 label Biography information for Stella Creasy

1684651

registered interest
date	23/01/2024
answering body	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept id	13
answering dept short name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
answering dept sort name	Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
hansard heading	UK Trade with EU
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
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.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL1882
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/02/2024 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> answering member printed Lord Douglas-Miller question first answered 12/02/2024 11:53:44 answering member 5006 label Biography information for Lord Douglas-Miller
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1676522

registered interest
date	07/12/2023
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	UK Trade with EU
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
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.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL1005
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/12/2023 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 question first answered 18/12/2023 15:59:27 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1659969

registered interest
date	12/09/2023
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	UK Trade with EU
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what (1) customs requirements, and (2) other requirements, are placed upon firms from Great Britain exporting goods directly to the EU.
tabling member printed	Lord Weir of Ballyholme
uin	HL10079
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/09/2023 answer text <p><strong>Goods exported directly from Great Britain (GB) to the European Union (EU), including goods exported to Ireland, are subject to customs formalities. This means goods must be presented and declared to customs, they must not be exported without the permission of HMRC and a message must be sent after their departure to confirm the goods have left GB. Information on the export process, including special rules and requirements for licences or certificates, can be found on GOV.UK</strong><strong><strong>[1]</strong></strong><strong>. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The customs authorities of EU member states are responsible for the management of their import procedures.</strong></p><p> </p><p>[1] <a href="https://www.gov.uk/export-goods" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/export-goods</a></p> answering member printed Baroness Penn question first answered 26/09/2023 15:09:53 answering member 4726 label Biography information for Baroness Penn
tabling member	4970 label Biography information for Lord Weir of Ballyholme

1659970

registered interest
date	12/09/2023
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	UK Trade with EU
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what level of physical checks are currently placed on goods travelling directly from Great Britain to (1) the Republic of Ireland, and (2) other parts of the EU.
tabling member printed	Lord Weir of Ballyholme
uin	HL10080
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/09/2023 answer text <p>Border Force make use of a wide range of methods and tools to effectively target national security and fiscal risks.</p><p>Border Force does not publish information relating to the number of physical checks carried out as doing so would publicise operational practices which could be used to assist in the evasion of customs controls and compromise Border security.</p> answering member printed Lord Murray of Blidworth grouped question UIN HL10081 question first answered 28/09/2023 10:11:17 answering member 4950 label Biography information for Lord Murray of Blidworth
tabling member	4970 label Biography information for Lord Weir of Ballyholme

1659971

registered interest
date	12/09/2023
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	UK Trade with EU
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what physical checks are proposed for goods travelling directly from Great Britain to (1) the Republic of Ireland, and (2) other parts of the EU.
tabling member printed	Lord Weir of Ballyholme
uin	HL10081
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/09/2023 answer text <p>Border Force make use of a wide range of methods and tools to effectively target national security and fiscal risks.</p><p>Border Force does not publish information relating to the number of physical checks carried out as doing so would publicise operational practices which could be used to assist in the evasion of customs controls and compromise Border security.</p> answering member printed Lord Murray of Blidworth grouped question UIN HL10080 question first answered 28/09/2023 10:11:17 answering member 4950 label Biography information for Lord Murray of Blidworth
tabling member	4970 label Biography information for Lord Weir of Ballyholme

1658821

registered interest
date	06/09/2023
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	UK Trade with EU
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of having flat-rate customs charges on each item arriving from the EU on SMEs.
tabling member constituency	Gordon
tabling member printed	Richard Thomson
uin	198272
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/09/2023 answer text <p>The Department for Business and Trade, along with Cabinet Office, HMT and HMRC, continue to keep UK customs trends regarding SMEs importing from the EU under review. For example, as outlined in the Border Target Operating Model, published August 2023, HM Government is engaged in public consultation on its proposed methodology and rates regarding charging levels and continues to work closely with the Devolved Governments on charging policy.</p> answering member constituency Mid Worcestershire answering member printed Nigel Huddleston question first answered 29/09/2023 14:20:29 answering member 4407 label Biography information for Nigel Huddleston
tabling member	4796 label Biography information for Richard Thomson