Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans he has to mitigate potential delays at the UK border which occur as a result of additional customs control on goods originating from the EU after the UIK leaves the Customs Union.

The Government is clear that the UK’s customs arrangements should be as frictionless as possible, and mitigate to the greatest extent possible against additional delays. Therefore, HMRC is working with other government departments which share the responsibility for maintaining the flow of trade through our borders to plan for mitigating the risk of delays relating to Brexit.

As set out in the Customs Bill White Paper, the Government is engaging with businesses, including small and medium-sized enterprises, in every sector and region of the UK economy to identify the customs challenges they face and understand what may impact them in future.

HMRC will support businesses with the necessary education and guidance structures to be ready for future trade with the EU.