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Written question asked by Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru) on Thursday, 15 July 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 July 2021. It was answered by Penny Mordaunt (Conservative) on Tuesday, 27 July 2021 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Import Controls: Holyhead

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what discussions has he had with the Welsh Government regarding the establishment of a Border Control Post at Parc Cybi.

Answer

There has been engagement with Welsh Government counterparts - as well as weekly engagement at official level - about the inland border sites in North Wales. Provision of Border Control Posts for SPS checks is a devolved matter. However, Defra, HMRC, Wales Office, and Welsh Government are working constructively to define an appropriate control regime for customs and biosecurity checks to be in place and operational at the sites in Parc Cybi from 1 January.

The Warrington Inland Border Facility has been operational since January 2021 and has the capacity to handle more than 700 goods vehicle movements per day for customs checks. Together with other inland border facilities, such as Birmingham and Sevington, there is more than adequate capacity to accommodate any shortfall capacity at Welsh ports and inland sites in January 2022, should this be needed.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
33856
Session
2021-22
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Import controls Holyhead
Link
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