Asked by: Lord Teverson (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Business and Trade:
To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to recommendations of Arijit De of the University of Manchester in his article 'Rattling the supply chains: creating a more sustainable way to do business', published on 22 April, to reduce traditional road freight and its emissions through the greater use of maritime transport.
Answered by Baroness Gustafsson - Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade)
Globalised supply chains remain a crucial part of our nation's economic growth. This government is actively working to strengthen the resilience of supply chains critical to the UK's economic security and growth, ensuring they remain secure, diverse, and sustainable in the face of global challenges. This includes work being done by the Department for Transport to encourage modal shift of freight from road to rail or water. We will consider the University of Manchester's report and its recommendations as part of our wider programme of work.
Asked by: Lord Teverson (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)
Question to the Department for Business and Trade:
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to prepare for the implementation of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism on UK/EU trade from January 2026.
Answered by Baroness Gustafsson - Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade)
Following its transitional period, the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will enter its definitive regime from January 2026. UK officials have been discussing CBAM requirements with the EU and engaging affected businesses to support them in responding to new requirements.
EU CBAM implementation and guidance remains fundamentally a matter for the European Commission and National Competent Authorities. The Commission website is the most up to date source of information for businesses seeking guidance on requirements https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism_en.
Businesses experiencing EU market access issues in relation to CBAM may wish to seek additional support via the Government’s UK Export Support Service.