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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of the cumulative costs of VAT and associated handling fees applied to parcels sent from distribution centres in Great Britain to customers in the European Union on UK consumers; and whether she is taking...
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of the cumulative costs of VAT and associated handling fees applied to parcels sent from distribution centres in Great Britain to customers in the European Union on UK consumers; and whether she is taking...
VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption and is normally due in the country where the consumer of the goods or services is located. The application of this destination principle in VAT achieves neutrality in international trade. The VAT rate applied is a matter for the jurisdiction in question.
We note the introduction of a handling fee on small parcels into the EU is still under discussion. Any VAT and handling fee would be applied on import to the EU, this wouldn't be a cost directly borne by UK consumers.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the average customs clearance time was for parcels entering the UK from the EU during the period 1 November to 31 January in each of the last three years.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the average customs clearance time was for parcels entering the UK from the EU during the period 1 November to 31 January in each of the last three years.
HMRC understands the importance of consumers receiving their parcels on time and has robust procedures alongside Border Force to help maintain the flow.
HMRC have confirmed there were no significant system outages during the period requested but has not conducted an assessment of what factors may have negatively influenced clearance times during that period.
Whilst HMRC does have average customs clearance times for declarations made on the Customs Declaration Service, it is not able to identify parcels specifically from this data and does not hold data on the average customs clearance time for parcels imported by the UK’s designated postal operator, Royal Mail.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment HMRC has made of the causes of customs delays affecting parcels entering the UK from the European Union during the period 1 November 2024 to 31 January 2025.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment HMRC has made of the causes of customs delays affecting parcels entering the UK from the European Union during the period 1 November 2024 to 31 January 2025.
HMRC understands the importance of consumers receiving their parcels on time and has robust procedures alongside Border Force to help maintain the flow.
HMRC have confirmed there were no significant system outages during the period requested but has not conducted an assessment of what factors may have negatively influenced clearance times during that period.
Whilst HMRC does have average customs clearance times for declarations made on the Customs Declaration Service, it is not able to identify parcels specifically from this data and does not hold data on the average customs clearance time for parcels imported by the UK’s designated postal operator, Royal Mail.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what estimate he has made of the average (a) cost and (b) time taken to ship a parcel to the EU in 2021 compared to 2020.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what estimate he has made of the average (a) cost and (b) time taken to ship a parcel to the EU in 2021 compared to 2020.
The Government’s priority is to keep goods moving and avoid delays at the border. The Government is ensuring that border processes are as smooth as possible, without compromising security.
The Government is continuing to engage with businesses across sectors to support their adjustment to the new processes and arrangements with the European Union.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answers of 11 June 2019 to Questions 258889 and 258888, what steps his Department is taking to tackle delays on customs house clearance times for packages sent from EU member states.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answers of 11 June 2019 to Questions 258889 and 258888, what steps his Department is taking to tackle delays on customs house clearance times for packages sent from EU member states.
In a no deal Brexit, the Government’s priority is to avoid delays at the border and keep goods flowing, whilst protecting security and revenue. HM Revenue and Customs is working closely with businesses involved in importing goods into the UK as parcels and packages to support their preparations for exiting the EU.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 11 June to Questions 258889 and 258888, what steps his Department is taking to combat delays on Customs House clearance times for packages sent from EU member states.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 11 June to Questions 258889 and 258888, what steps his Department is taking to combat delays on Customs House clearance times for packages sent from EU member states.
HMRC has been working closely with the industry in the event the UK leaves the EU without a deal, to ensure goods keep moving and avoid delays, while protecting security and revenue.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential effect of (a) new and (b) increased customs checks after the UK leaves the EU on Customs House clearance times for packages sent from EU member states.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential effect of (a) new and (b) increased customs checks after the UK leaves the EU on Customs House clearance times for packages sent from EU member states.
In the event of a 'no deal', the Government’s priority is to keep goods moving and avoid delays at the border. As the customs authority, HMRC will act to ensure that border processes are as smooth as possible, without compromising security. Our aim is to ensure the movement of all goods continues to operate effectively.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to reduce the time it takes for packages sent from EU member states to clear Customs House as a result of new and increased customs checks after the UK leaves the EU.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to reduce the time it takes for packages sent from EU member states to clear Customs House as a result of new and increased customs checks after the UK leaves the EU.
In the event of a 'no deal', the Government’s priority is to keep goods moving and avoid delays at the border. As the customs authority, HMRC will act to ensure that border processes are as smooth as possible, without compromising security. Our aim is to ensure the movement of all goods continues to operate effectively.
Lords report stage first day. Government amendments agreed to. Government new clause (Knife crime prevention orders made otherwise than on conviction) agreed to on division (145 votes to 84). Further Government new clauses agreed to. Other amendments debated and withdrawn or not moved.
Lords report stage first day. Government amendments agreed to. Government new clause (Knife crime prevention orders made otherwise than on conviction) agreed to on division (145 votes to 84). Further Government new clauses agreed to. Other amendments debated and withdrawn or not moved.
I am sure that my noble friend the Minister has looked into this in more up-to-date detail than I have. Car batteries and anything of that size are sealed, but I think there are larger batteries, with a capacity of around 100 amps, which have individual cells with a screw...
I am sure that my noble friend the Minister has looked into this in more up-to-date detail than I have. Car batteries and anything of that size are sealed, but I think there are larger batteries, with a capacity of around 100 amps, which have individual cells with a screw...
Moved by
Baroness Hamwee
1: Clause 1, page 1, line 9, leave out first “all”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment, along with similar amendments to this Clause, amends the defence for the offence in this section to set a less demanding standard than all reasonable precautions / all due diligence.
Moved by
Baroness Hamwee
1: Clause 1, page 1, line 9, leave out first “all”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment, along with similar amendments to this Clause, amends the defence for the offence in this section to set a less demanding standard than all reasonable precautions / all due diligence.
My Lords, Amendment 1 is in my name and that of my noble friend Lord Paddick, as are all the other amendments in this group—Amendments 2, 15, 16, 25, 26, 64, 65, 67, 68, 70 to 73, 78 and 79—16 amendments, each deleting a three-letter word. The word is “all”,...
My Lords, Amendment 1 is in my name and that of my noble friend Lord Paddick, as are all the other amendments in this group—Amendments 2, 15, 16, 25, 26, 64, 65, 67, 68, 70 to 73, 78 and 79—16 amendments, each deleting a three-letter word. The word is “all”,...
My Lords, as the noble Baroness explained, these amendments relate to the level of burden of proof required for retailers and delivery companies if they want to avail themselves of the defences available to them if charged with an offence of selling or delivering a corrosive product or a bladed...
My Lords, as the noble Baroness explained, these amendments relate to the level of burden of proof required for retailers and delivery companies if they want to avail themselves of the defences available to them if charged with an offence of selling or delivering a corrosive product or a bladed...
My Lords, it is certainly a burden in the sense of the weight of it rather than the balance of it, which is how we normally consider the burden of proof. The Minister says that retailers now know. My question was whether they will know from the guidance that is...
My Lords, it is certainly a burden in the sense of the weight of it rather than the balance of it, which is how we normally consider the burden of proof. The Minister says that retailers now know. My question was whether they will know from the guidance that is...
Moved by
Baroness Hamwee
3: Clause 1, page 1, line 10, at end insert—
“( ) The Secretary of State must, within one month of the coming into force of this section, publish guidance as to how the requirements of the defence under subsection (2) may be fulfilled.”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment, following the...
Moved by
Baroness Hamwee
3: Clause 1, page 1, line 10, at end insert—
“( ) The Secretary of State must, within one month of the coming into force of this section, publish guidance as to how the requirements of the defence under subsection (2) may be fulfilled.”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment, following the...
My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Lucas, is unable to be here but has asked me to move this amendment on his behalf so that we may get the matter on the record. However, I will not speak to Amendment 81, which is in this group and also in his...
My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Lucas, is unable to be here but has asked me to move this amendment on his behalf so that we may get the matter on the record. However, I will not speak to Amendment 81, which is in this group and also in his...
My Lords, Amendment 3 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Lucas, and moved by the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee, and the noble Lord’s Amendment 81, which he will speak to himself when we come to that point in the Bill, ask the Secretary of State to issue guidance....
My Lords, Amendment 3 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Lucas, and moved by the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee, and the noble Lord’s Amendment 81, which he will speak to himself when we come to that point in the Bill, ask the Secretary of State to issue guidance....
My Lords, I think that a bit of certainty here is essential. One of the problems that exist elsewhere is uncertainty surrounding what is going to be required. It is very difficult for traders if they do not know what part they are going to play. However, when we come...
My Lords, I think that a bit of certainty here is essential. One of the problems that exist elsewhere is uncertainty surrounding what is going to be required. It is very difficult for traders if they do not know what part they are going to play. However, when we come...
I thank noble Lords for their comments. I agree that, as the noble Lord, Lord Kennedy, and the noble Earl, Lord Erroll, pointed out, people have to understand their responsibilities. In Committee there was much debate about the need for guidance, particularly for retailers, manufacturers, delivery companies and the like,...
I thank noble Lords for their comments. I agree that, as the noble Lord, Lord Kennedy, and the noble Earl, Lord Erroll, pointed out, people have to understand their responsibilities. In Committee there was much debate about the need for guidance, particularly for retailers, manufacturers, delivery companies and the like,...
My Lords, I am indeed. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment.
My Lords, I am indeed. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment.