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Written question asked by Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 November 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 December 2021. It was answered by Lord Frost (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 December 2021 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Ports: Christmas

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what recent steps they have taken, together with Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs, to help prevent disruption at UK ports during the Christmas 2021 period.

Answer

The Government has engaged extensively with ports and carriers to ensure they are ready for the end of staged customs controls. We are confident that arrangements are in place to ensure the continued flow of trade over the Christmas period.

​The Government has invested £470 million for new infrastructure to carry out customs and biosecurity checks, including £200 million Port Infrastructure Fund grants for ports to build infrastructure onsite and £270 million for Inland Sites.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4575
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Christmas Customs Ports
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk