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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Independent Monitoring Panel - Commencement of UK internal market guarantee

24 February 2025 · Northern Ireland Office

Proposed by Hilary Benn Lab Leeds South

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At a glance

Key points

  • The first six-month reporting period for the Independent Monitoring Panel's scrutiny of the 'Internal Market Guarantee' commenced on January 1, 2025.
  • The reporting period will conclude on June 30, 2025.
  • No specific future action is requested beyond the reporting period.

Issue summary

This statement provides an update on the commencement of the six-month reporting period for the Independent Monitoring Panel's scrutiny of the 'Internal Market Guarantee'.

Action requested

The statement confirms that the first six-month reporting period for the Internal Market Guarantee commenced on January 1, 2025, and will conclude on June 30, 2025. No specific future action is requested.

Key facts

  • Aidan Reilly, Anna Jerzewska, and Alastair Hamilton are members of the Independent Monitoring Panel (IMP).
  • The first six-month reporting period for the Internal Market Guarantee commenced on January 1, 2025.
  • The reporting period will conclude on June 30, 2025.
  • More than 80% of all freight movements from Great Britain to Northern Ireland are treated as 'not at risk' under the UK internal market system.
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