Written Question·Northern Ireland Office·UIN 905778

UK Internal Trade: Northern Ireland

Tabled: 16 September 2025
Answered: 15 October 2025
Named Day

Question

Mike Reader

LabourNorthampton South

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will take steps to help reduce administration for businesses required to complete declarations for goods staying in Northern Ireland under trusted trader schemes.

Answer

Hilary Benn
On 1 May, the Government introduced important new arrangements for freight and parcel movements to ensure that goods can continue to move smoothly from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. The new arrangements ensure that parcels sent to or from consumers w...

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