Context
Post-Brexit challenges have created trade barriers and increased costs for businesses importing goods from the EU. A local business in Edinburgh South West constituency lost significant money due to incorrect paperwork.
Question
What steps are being taken by the Department to reduce barriers to and increase speed of flow of goods from the EU? Brexit has erected trade barriers, causing Scottish businesses to incur double costs. A new business lost thousands on honey imports due to incorrect paperwork. Will the Government reopen the Brexit support fund?
Answer from Penny Mordaunt
Much of the friction is from EU requirements post-Brexit, not intended barriers. The UK aims for as frictionless trade as possible. The Export Support Service and Trader Support Service focus on these issues, providing financial support to businesses. Ministers are open to raising individual cases.
Not addressed: Reopening the Brexit support fund was not addressed specifically.
How: Much Of The Friction Is From Eu Requirements Post-Brexit
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