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Independent Monitoring Panel - Commencement of UK internal market guarantee

24 February 2025

Proposing MP
Hilary Benn Lab
Leeds South
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Northern Ireland Office
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At a Glance

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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