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Customs Regulations Consistency 2020-02-05

2020-02-05

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Wendy Chamberlain Lab
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The debate centers on the clarity and consistency of customs arrangements for goods moving between Northern Ireland and Great Britain following Brexit. A previous Treasury document suggested that firms would have to complete exit summary declarations.
According to a leaked Treasury document, firms will need to complete exit summary declarations for goods moving from Northern Ireland to Great Britain. Will these firms have to make customs declarations? And if I ask this again in the future, will you give me the same answer?
Robin Walker
The process of goods moving from Northern Ireland to Great Britain is under the control of the UK Government. We have committed to ensuring unfettered access to the entire UK internal market, as stated in the deal that clarifies Northern Ireland's position within the UK customs territory.
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