Export Licence Applications 2022-03-03
2022-03-03
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The application process for export licences is criticized for being slow and inefficient. A local toy business reports spending significantly more time on paperwork, and a survey shows 58% of businesses in Buckinghamshire have experienced increased costs due to red tape.
What steps she is taking to improve the application process for export licences. The current process is slow and inefficient; a local toy business spends much more time on paperwork now than before. A recent survey found that 58% of businesses in Buckinghamshire have seen increased costs due to red tape.
The Export Control Joint Unit administered nearly 16,000 standard individual export licences in 2020. It completed 62% within 20 working days (target: 70%) and 85% within 60 working days (target: 99%). Modernising and streamlining the application process is underway to reduce red tape and improve efficiency.
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Specific proactive steps not detailed, only general mention of modernisation efforts
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The export licence application process is criticised for inefficiency, with businesses spending excessive time on paperwork. A local toy business reported increased administrative burdens, and a survey revealed 58% of firms in Buckinghamshire faced higher costs due to bureaucratic requirements.
Trying to export goods is currently a slow and inefficient process; one local toy business has reported significantly more time spent on paperwork than before. A recent survey showed that 58% of businesses in Buckinghamshire have seen cost increases due to red tape. What proactive, practical steps are the Government taking to help all sizes of businesses export?
In 2020, the ECJU administered nearly 16,000 standard individual export licences. It completed 62% within 20 working days against a target of 70%, and 85% within 60 working days against a target of 99%. Efforts are underway to modernise and streamline the application process for efficiency and minimal red tape.
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Assessment & feedback
Specific proactive steps not detailed, only general mention of modernisation efforts
Response accuracy