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Written question asked by Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru) on Tuesday, 28 February 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 3 March 2023 (named day). It was answered by Leo Docherty (Conservative) on Monday, 6 March 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


UK Internal Trade: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to he Windsor Framework, published on 27 February 2023, what assessment he has made of the effect of the Framework on time-sensitive exports coming from Northern Ireland, including ready meals, via Holyhead to the south east of England.

Answer

The Windsor Framework guarantees unfettered access for Northern Ireland's businesses to the UK market on a permanent basis. This removes any proposed requirement to provide export declarations, or equivalent information, for goods moving from Northern Ireland to Great Britain.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
155045
Session
2022-23
Related items
The Windsor Framework: a new way forward
Monday, 27 February 2023
Command papers
House of Lords
House of Commons
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Food Northern Ireland UK internal trade Windsor Framework
Link
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