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Written question asked by Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 18 February 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 February 2022. It was answered by Lucy Frazer (Conservative) on Monday, 28 February 2022 on behalf of the Treasury.

Lifts and Wheelchairs: Spare Parts

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what actions her Department is taking to ensure that essential items and repair parts for (a) wheelchairs and (b) lifts are not subject to customs delays at the UK border.

Answer

The Government’s priority is to keep goods moving and avoid delays at the border, but as the Government has made clear, they will not compromise on security.

As the customs authority, HMRC works alongside Border Force to ensure that border processes are as smooth as possible, whilst targeting cross-border threats. HMRC uses a risk based and intelligence-led response focusing compliance interventions on tackling the goods and traders that represent highest risks to revenue, the UK economy and wider society, and our international reputation.

HMRC clears goods within published service level agreements. These can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-clearance-hub-for-goods-entering-leaving-or-transiting-the-eu.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
125544
Session
2021-22
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Customs Wheelchairs Spare parts Lifts
Link
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