Barriers to Trade 2024-10-23
2024-10-23
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Q1
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The question arises from concerns about trade barriers affecting commerce within the UK.
What steps are being taken with Cabinet colleagues to remove barriers to trade between Northern Ireland and Great Britain?
The Government are committed to implementing the Windsor framework in good faith, and to protecting Northern Ireland's place in the UK internal market. We continue to take forward policies set out in “Safeguarding the Union”, including most recently the establishment of the independent monitoring panel and the publication of guidance under section 46 of the United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020.
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Specific steps to remove barriers were not detailed.
Under Review
Continuing Policies
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Q2
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Concerns about medicine shortages in Northern Ireland due to labelling requirements for medicines.
There is concern regarding the supply of medicines to Northern Ireland, with the British Generic Manufacturers Association stating that there will be shortages due to UK-only labelling required. The Government claim the deadline will be met; is the Secretary of State relaxed about continued medicine supply?
It is really important that the medicines that are required continue to be supplied. The industry has had quite a period in which to make arrangements to ensure that the labelling rules are met. I hope that, in the time available, those companies that have not done so will do so.
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Confidence level regarding meeting deadlines was not explicitly stated.
Industry Has Had Period
Hope Companies Comply
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