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Written question asked by Baroness Finn (Conservative) on Monday, 29 June 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026. It was answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


UK Trade with EU

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by the Minister for the Cabinet Office on 23 June (HC10645), whether their position that there will be no return to the European Union Customs Union includes a policy of not joining the Customs Union in part for certain goods or services.

Answer

This government remains committed to reducing barriers to trade and cutting red-tape with our largest trading partner, and this is why we’re negotiating a food and drink deal and linking our emissions trading systems. However, the government’s red lines are clear: there will be no return to the Single Market or the Customs Union.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1389
Session
2026-27
Related items
UK Relations with EU
Tuesday, 23 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
UK trade with EU Customs unions
Link
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