Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate he made of the number of annual customs checks that will be conducted for (a) exports from Great Britain to the EU and (b) imports from Great Britain to the EU once full border controls have been implemented.

As the customs authority, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will act to ensure that border processes are as smooth as possible, without compromising security. HMRC will continue to use a risk-based, intelligence-led approach to customs and safety and security checks working alongside Border Force. Since checks are conducted based on risk, volumes are not guaranteed.

The management of EU import procedures is the responsibility of the customs authorities of the relevant EU Member States.