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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 27 April 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 May 2020 (named day). It was answered by Jesse Norman (Conservative) on Monday, 4 May 2020 on behalf of the Treasury.


Customs Declaration Services Programme: Coronavirus

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what effect the covid-19 outbreak will have on traders being transferred to the Customs Declaration Service by late 2020.

Answer

HMRC have confirmed to businesses that to preserve the integrity of the customs platform, both CHIEF and CDS will continue to be dual run beyond the end of the Transition Period. This decision was based on delivery partner assessment of achieving the 2020 migration target prior to the COVID-19 outbreak. As is the case for all businesses, the COVID-19 outbreak is having an impact on delivery partner capacity and HMRC continue to work closely with the sector on the delivery of CDS.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
40521
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Customs declaration services programme Coronavirus
Link
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