Written Question·Northern Ireland Office·UIN 104569

Postal Services: Northern Ireland

Tabled: 9 January 2026

Answered: 19 January 2026

Question

Claire Hanna

Social Democratic & Labour Party — Belfast South and Mid Down

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent discussions he has had with relevant stakeholders on Northern Ireland's place in the EU Custom’s Union in relation to charges incurred when sending parcels from NI, to Europe, via GB postal s

Answer

Hilary Benn

Northern Ireland is an integral part of the United Kingdom’s internal market and customs territory. Ministers and officials speak regularly with stakeholders regarding the implementation of the Windsor Framework, including arrangements for parcels. Dual m...

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