Administrative Burdens on Businesses 2021-03-03
2021-03-03
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Since the UK's departure from the EU, businesses in Northern Ireland face significant administrative burdens associated with the movement of goods.
What steps is the Government taking to help reduce the administrative burden for businesses involved with the movement of goods into Northern Ireland since the UK's departure from the EU?
More than £200 million has been put into the trader support service, the movement assistance scheme and the UK trader scheme. A newly established digital assistance scheme will provide a simplified digital process. The Government is addressing issues as they arise and this will be part of my written ministerial statement later today.
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The answer did not specify how processes would be streamlined or what specific actions are being taken to address the current administrative burden beyond mentioning existing schemes.
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Recent statements from Northern Ireland's Agriculture Minister suggest a potential breach of commitments under the withdrawal agreement, raising concerns about stability and legal compliance.
Businesses need stability and legal certainty. Can the Secretary of State give an assurance that the UK Government will ensure ongoing legal compliance with the protocol and agree on any changes with the European Union?
The intention is that no charging regime is required for agrifoods, as confirmed in my written ministerial statement later today. We will act legally and deliver for people in Northern Ireland.
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Did not provide a concrete assurance regarding the UK Government's role in legal compliance and agreeing changes with the EU beyond confirming no charging regime for agrifoods.
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