Written question asked by Lord Dodds of Duncairn (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 21 February 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 March 2024. It was answered by Lord Douglas-Miller (Conservative) on Friday, 12 April 2024 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Agricultural Products: Northern Ireland

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what checks or compliance procedures are required for the movement of agri-intermediate goods or inputs, such as grain for animal consumption, from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.

Answer: The arrangements for moving plants and plant products for production, such as animal feed, are set out in detail on the GOV.UK pages covering movements into and out of Northern Ireland. That includes details of the unfettered access for Northern Ireland goods to the whole UK market, as well as the support services available under the Trader Support Service and the Movement Assistance Scheme for movements into Northern Ireland from Great Britain. In relation to these movements, it should be noted that animal feed for use on premises located in Northern Ireland benefits from a wide-ranging sectoral exemption that enables it to be classified as ‘not at risk’.

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