Written question asked by Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice) on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Dan Tomlinson (Labour) on Monday, 1 June 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.

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UK Internal Trade: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether in order to have effect in relation to movements of parcels from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, Council Regulation (EU) 2026/382, of 11 February 2026, will require the UK to make any legislative changes.

Answer

The Government is aware of the EU's plans to remove its relief for low value imports from 1 July 2026. There are no UK legislative changes required.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

3690

Session

2026-27

Transferred

Yes

Subjects

EU law Northern Ireland Parcels UK internal trade

Link

View this Written question on www.parliament.uk