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Written question asked by Lord Weir of Ballyholme (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 18 July 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 August 2023. It was answered by Baroness Swinburne (Conservative) on Monday, 31 July 2023 on behalf of the Treasury.


Parcels: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether under the Postal Packets (Miscellaneous Arrangements) Regulations 2023 a business sending a parcel to an individual consumer in Northern Ireland will need to be part of the Trusted Trader scheme to avoid any customs declarations or other additional paperwork.

Answer

These regulations will ensure HMRC and Border Force have the power to make risk-based and intelligence-led interventions on parcels sent from GB to NI, to be able to verify that they are compliant with the rules.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL9481
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Customs Northern Ireland Parcels UK internal trade
Legislation
Postal Packets (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2023
Link
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