Oral QuestionTreasury

What recent discussions he has had with his Scottish counterpart on farm budgets for the financial year 2024-25.

Tabled: 13 December 2023Answered: 19 December 2023

Asked by

Mr Alistair Carmichael

Liberal DemocratOrkney and Shetland

Answering Minister

the Chancellor of the Exchequer

Answer from Hansard

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn)

The statutory instrument for the Northern Ireland pet travel scheme has now been laid. The scheme significantly reduces the requirements associated with the original Northern Ireland protocol and provides a stable and long-term arrangement for those travelling with their pets within the UK.