Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what information he holds on international borders with no customs union and no border infrastructure; and if he will make a statement.

We have considered a range of options for implementing new border arrangements and have looked to examples from around the world.

However, the circumstances that apply to different international borders are unique and so the UK won't be seeking to copy models used by other countries, but rather seek approaches that reflect the unique and special relationship the UK has with the EU.

The precise form taken will depend on the outcome of negotiations.