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Written question asked by Alan Brown (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 14 January 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 January 2019 (named day). It was answered by Mel Stride (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 January 2019 on behalf of the Treasury.


Brexit

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the oral contribution on the motion on Section 13(1)(b) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 on 10 January 2019, Official Report, Column 574, what technology proposals the Government has received on establishing a frictionless border between the UK and the EU.

Answer

Government Departments are working together across a range of complex issues regarding the UK’s border when we leave the EU; these include the use of technology based solutions, where they support the administration of the customs systems or traders to meet their obligations.

The Government will continue to consider potential applications of Distributed Ledger Technology, Blockchain and other emerging technologies for both tax and the customs and excise systems.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
208348
Session
2017-19
Related items
European Union (Withdrawal) Act
Thursday, 10 January 2019
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons
European Union (Withdrawal) Act
Thursday, 10 January 2019
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Borders Technology Brexit
Link
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