Freight: Northern Ireland
The question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to pursuant to the Answer of 5 September 2024 to Question 3923 Parcels: Northern Ireland, what new support for fast parcel operations between Great Britain and Northern Ireland her Department discussed with freight operators in Northern Ireland in its engagement with businesses and parcel carriers.
Answered by James Murray
As per the answer to Question 3923, the Government has carried out extensive engagement with businesses on a regular basis (including freight operators, parcel carriers and other businesses) since the Windsor framework was agreed in February 2023. This has included detailed technical discussion on moving parcels from Great Britain to Northern Ireland in a manner that provides continuity for businesses. The Government continues to provide focused technical and delivery support to ensure a smooth transition to the new Windsor Framework arrangements.
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