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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 Penn (Conservative) on Wednesday, 26 July 2023 on behalf of the Treasury.


Parcels: Customs

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government why the provisions of the Postal Packets (Miscellaneous Arrangements) Regulations 2023, including additional functions for HMRC and Border Force, do not apply to movement of packages within the UK, other than between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, for matters such as hazardous materials.

Answer

As part of the Windsor Framework the UK Government has committed to managing risks to the EU Single Market as well as securing Northern Ireland’s place in the UK internal market. Under current arrangements, for a limited category known as ‘prohibited and restricted’ goods, customs declarations have been required since 2021 for movements from Great Britain into Northern Ireland.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL9482
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Customs Parcels
Legislation
Postal Packets (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2023
Link
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