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Written question asked by Fiona Bruce (Conservative) on Monday, 12 June 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 June 2023 (named day). It was answered by Nigel Huddleston (Conservative) on Monday, 26 June 2023 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Chocolate: Exports

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the inclusion of cocoa and milk products on the list of prohibited goods by UK postal carriers on small chocolate producers exporting to the EU.

Answer

The Government has no current plans to make an assessment of impacts of such decisions on small chocolate producers. We would, however, welcome any further information and evidence from small chocolate producers on this concern.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
188886
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Chocolate Exports Milk Cocoa UK trade with EU
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk