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Written question asked by Justin Madders (Labour) on Thursday, 12 July 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 July 2018. It was answered by Mel Stride (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 July 2018 on behalf of the Treasury.


Customs

Question

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to chapter 1 paragraph 16(a) of the White Paper The future relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union, Cm9593, what the Government's definition of a trusted trader is.

Answer

Under a Facilitated Customs Arrangement, the UK’s goal is to facilitate the greatest possible trade, whether with the EU or the rest of the world. The trusted trader scheme will allow firms to pay the correct tariff at the UK border. The precise details of the Facilitated Customs Arrangement are subject to negotiations with the EU.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
163580
Session
2017-19
Related items
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Disclosure of information Customs Standards UK trade with EU Brexit
Link
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