Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 75003

UK Internal Trade: Northern Ireland

Tabled: 4 September 2025
Answered: 15 September 2025

Question

Jim Allister

Traditional Unionist VoiceNorth Antrim

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, for what reason businesses in Northern Ireland are being charged (a) £127.60 per GB inspection of GB potatoes they wish to buy and move to Northern Ireland and (b) different rates for

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle
This is a devolved matter and the costs provided relate to England and Wales only. Phytosanitary certificates are required for the movement of ware potatoes from Great Britain to Northern Ireland to confirm freedom from pests and diseases. Each consignmen...

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