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Written question asked by Louise Haigh (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 July 2020 (named day). It was answered by Jesse Norman (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 July 2020 on behalf of the Treasury.


Northern Ireland Protocol: Customs

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate HMRC have made of the number of traders who will be required to complete the additional processes required on trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland outlined in the Command Paper entitled, The UK’s approach to the Northern Ireland Protocol, published 20 May 2020.

Answer

Declaration volumes will depend on how businesses choose to operate, and HMRC are engaging with industry to understand their operating models. As announced in the Command Paper, HMRC will soon set out more detailed plans for extensive support for businesses engaged in the limited additional processes on goods arriving into Northern Ireland.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
72983
Session
2019-21
Related items
The UK’s approach to the Northern Ireland Protocol
Wednesday, 20 May 2020
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects
Business Customs Northern Ireland Protocol
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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