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Written question asked by Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice) on Tuesday, 8 October 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 October 2024 (named day). It was answered by Daniel Zeichner (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 October 2024 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Forest Products: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 16 September 2024 to Question 4798, whether his Department has had discussions with (a) the Ulster Farmers Union and (b) businesses on the (i) potential cost and (ii) other practical implications of compliance with Regulation EU 2023/1115.

Answer

Ministers are currently considering our approach to Regulation 2023/1115 in Northern Ireland. The Government will communicate relevant arrangements at the earliest possible opportunity, noting also that the EU Commission has proposed to delay the implementation deadlines by 12 months to 30 December 2025.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8086
Session
2024-26
Related items
Forest Products: Northern Ireland
Monday, 16 September 2024
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
EU law Northern Ireland Forest products
Link
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