Written question asked by Lord Dodds of Duncairn (Democratic Unionist Party) on Thursday, 17 July 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 31 July 2025. It was answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour) on Friday, 25 July 2025 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.
UK Internal Trade: Northern Ireland
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Horticulture Working Group has reported on the movement of seeds to consumers in Northern Ireland from Great Britain as set out in Safeguarding the Union (CP1021); if so, what assessment they have made of the report and its proposed solutions; and what action they have taken in response to each proposed solution.
- Answer
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The Horticulture Working Group identifies and seeks to resolve issues related to the movement of plants and seeds between Great Britain and Northern Ireland under the Windsor Framework. The Group has not provided the Government with a formal report; however, it has discussed the options and requirements for the movement of seeds to consumers in Northern Ireland. The options and requirements are published through guidance on GOV.UK.
The Group has also discussed the expected benefits of the UK-EU SPS Agreement. Once finalised, it will remove a broad and wide-ranging set of SPS and agri-food requirements for goods and plants moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.
Secondary information
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- HL9586
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- 2024-26
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- Northern Ireland Seeds UK internal trade
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