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Intertrade UK

Wednesday 15 October 2025 · 1 question

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Answered 0 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Secretary of State is working with organisations like Intertrade UK to assess the impact of the Windsor framework.
  • The Government plans to publish Lord Murphy's report on the barriers to trade within Northern Ireland.
  • Intertrade UK operates independently and provides advice as it deems appropriate.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Alex Easton Ind North Down
Northern Ireland Brexit Business & Trade
Context

The establishment of Intertrade UK under the 'Safeguarding the Union' initiative to advise on trade and investment within the UK.

Question

What steps is the Secretary of State taking to ensure that Intertrade UK operates independently and transparently? What indicators is he using to measure growth in trade within the UK internal market? Will he commit to publicising an independent assessment of the barriers the Northern Ireland protocol has on trade within the UK?

Answer from The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn)

A range of organisations, including Intertrade UK, are assessing the impact of the Windsor framework. The Government is committed to publishing Lord Murphy’s report on this issue. Intertrade UK operates independently and submits advice as it sees fit.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Commitment to publish an independent assessment of barriers to trade within the UK internal market.

How: Lord Murphy’S Report

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