Outstanding EU Trade Issues 2022-04-21
2022-04-21
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Discussions on resolving outstanding EU trade issues.
What recent discussions has the government had with Cabinet colleagues to resolve ongoing issues related to EU trade?
This Government have delivered the first free trade agreement based on zero tariffs and quotas. The focus is now on implementation, ensuring it benefits citizens and businesses. An export support service has received over 8,000 unique enquiries since its launch in October.
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Details of recent Cabinet discussions were not provided
Our Focus Is On Implementation
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Concerns about the impact of supply chains on EU trade.
Supply chain resilience is very important to EU trade. How often does my right hon. Friend have conversations with colleagues in the Department for Transport and how helpful are these discussions?
Discussions occur regularly across Whitehall. Businesses have faced supply chain issues due to covid, Russia, Belarus, and new supply chain challenges need support through the export service.
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Frequency and effectiveness of conversations were not specified
Discussions Occur Regularly
Support Available Through The Export Service
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The British Chambers of Commerce cites Brexit red tape as a cause of export stagnation; IT systems issues have contributed to gridlock in Kent.
I hope the Secretary of State agrees that her Department's business is not just about making deals but ensuring they work for UK businesses. The BCC, RHA, and Cold Chain Federation highlight Brexit red tape causing export stagnation, IT system failures contributing to massive gridlock, and Britain seen as too much hassle. What are the Secretary of State and her Cabinet colleagues doing to resolve this situation?
Several factors contributed to short-term delays, including refitting ships, roadworks, bad weather, ferry damage, and checks for operators. Government continues monitoring with DfT engaging closely with Dover port, ferry operators, industry groups, and local stakeholders.
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Specific actions to address the issue were not detailed
Several Factors Contributed
Continuing To Monitor
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