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Written question asked by Lord Weir of Ballyholme (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 11 July 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 July 2023. It was answered by Baroness Penn (Conservative) on Friday, 21 July 2023 on behalf of the Treasury.

Parcels: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Postal Packets (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2023, why parcels sent from Great Britain to Northern Ireland will be subject to customs paperwork and declarations.

Answer

Parcels sent from or to a consumer in Northern Ireland will not require customs declarations, tariffs or presentation of goods to customs authorities. This will mean consumers in Northern Ireland will be able to receive parcels from Great Britain without burdens.

The Windsor Framework also enables movements of parcels between Great Britain and Northern Ireland businesses to use the new Green Lane, subject to the same conditions as freight movements. This will ensure that these goods will no longer be required to move on the basis of international customs requirements.

Had it been fully implemented, the old Northern Ireland Protocol would have required full customs declarations for all parcel movements from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL9272
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Customs Northern Ireland Parcels
Legislation
Postal Packets (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2023
Link
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