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Written question asked by Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice) on Wednesday, 12 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 February 2025. It was answered by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Friday, 28 February 2025 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


UK Trade with EU: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the implementation of Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2533 and Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2534 on (a) businesses selling tumble dryers in Northern Ireland, (b) consumers buying tumble dryers in Northern Ireland and (c) Northern Ireland after 1 July 2025.

Answer

The Government is committed to increasing the environmental performance of energy-related products. In support of that, the Government will be consulting on adopting measures equivalent to Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2533 and Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2534 in domestic law. Subject to the outcome of that consultation, such measures would ensure a consistent regime across the UK.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
31222
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Northern Ireland UK trade with EU Tumble dryers
Link
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