Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of eliminating customs tariffs at British ports after the UK leaves the EU.

As we leave the EU, we will want the best possible arrangement for trade in goods and services with the EU and other countries. The Government is committed to minimising costs to business and limiting the barriers to trade. The detail of future UK customs policy, including tariff rates, is for now contingent on negotiations with the European Union and the Government will not provide a running commentary on these negotiations.