Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 47197

UK Trade with EU

Tabled: 23 April 2025
Answered: 28 April 2025
Named Day

Question

Valerie Vaz

LabourWalsall and Bloxwich

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on the requirements for (a) 24-hour pre-notification of invoices, (b) physical vehicle checks and (c) refusals of clearing charges by EU cust

Answer

Mr Douglas Alexander
The UK and EU are like-minded partners with similarly high standards. We have been clear that the trading relationship can be improved, and that is why we are working with the EU to identify areas where we can strengthen cooperation for mutual benefit, su...

This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 47197) →