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Import Controls: EU

Thursday 27 February 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Ministerial discussions focused on introducing import controls on goods from the EU in 2021.
  • The Secretary of State for International Trade aims to negotiate a free trade agreement with the EU to avoid tariffs, quotas, and quantitative restrictions.
  • During negotiations, the goal is to align with a broader approach towards free trade from Iceland to the Russian border.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Martyn Day SNP Linlithgow and East Falkirk
Brexit Business & Trade
Context

Discussions on the introduction of import controls on goods from the EU post-2020.

Question

What discussions has the Secretary had with the Secretary of State for International Trade on the introduction of import controls on goods from the EU in 2021? During the referendum, he stated we would be part of a free trade zone from Iceland to the Russian border with full access to the European market. However, recent statements indicate we will lose frictionless trade, introducing red tape and impacts on businesses. How can businesses trust future pronouncements?

Answer from Michael Gove (Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

Our negotiations with the EU aim to ensure a comprehensive free trade agreement without tariffs, quotas or quantitative restrictions. This aligns with our broader approach towards free trade from Iceland to the Russian border.

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