Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Government has made an estimate of the cost to the public purse of introducing customs checks at Holyhead Port; and if he will make a statement.

The fiscal impact of changes related to the UK leaving the EU will depend on the outcome of the negotiations.

The Government is clear that the UK’s future customs arrangements should be as frictionless as possible, ensuring that traffic continues to flow freely at all UK ports and airports, including Holyhead. HMRC is working with other government departments sharing responsibility for maintaining the flow of trade through our borders to mitigate the risk of delays relating to EU exit. HMRC has engaged with a large number of businesses, ports, airports and other organisations across the UK, including from Wales, to understand what may impact them in future and to support the smooth and orderly implementation of any new arrangements.