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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Exporting and Transporting UK Goods

Thursday 19 November 2020 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Department for International Trade is working closely with HM Revenue and Customs to prepare businesses for exporting and transporting UK goods.
  • Specialist webinars and support tools have been delivered to help industry understand necessary changes.
  • Investments of hundreds of millions of pounds in improving customs processes have been made across Government.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Joanna Cherry SNP
Transport Business & Trade
Context

The question arises from concerns over the complexity of exporting and transporting UK goods post-Brexit, particularly with regard to new customs declarations required from January 1st.

Question

What steps are being taken to simplify the process of (a) exporting and (b) transporting UK goods around the world?

Answer from Graham Stuart

The Department for International Trade is working closely with HM Revenue and Customs to ensure businesses are prepared. Specialist webinars and support tools have been delivered to help industry understand necessary changes. The aim is to produce the world's most effective border by 2025, simplifying and digitising processes.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The answer does not provide specific details on how the increase in HMRC declarations will be managed or mitigated.

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Q2 Joanna Cherry SNP
Business & Trade
Context

A National Audit Office report estimates a significant increase in HMRC declarations from 55 million to 270 million annually starting January 1st, raising concerns about administrative burdens discouraging trade.

Question

The number of HM Revenue and Customs declarations will increase from 55 million to 270 million. What discussions are the Department having with other Departments to ensure this does not discourage exports?

Answer from Graham Stuart

Across Government, efforts are being made to work with other Departments to inform businesses and facilitate the border. Investments of hundreds of millions of pounds in improving customs processes have been made.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The answer does not specify which departments are involved or provide a detailed plan for managing the increased administrative burden.

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