Written questions

UK Internal Trade: Northern Ireland

Commons · Question 340 · Tabled 17 Jul 2024 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 25 Jul 2024

Question

Asked by Jim Allister

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will take steps to ease restrictions set out under the Northern Ireland Protocol on (a) poultry exhibitors and (b) livestock owners from Northern Ireland who travel to and from s

Answer

Answered by Daniel Zeichner, 25 Jul 2024

The Movement Assistance Scheme is available to support with the costs of moving live animals. The Government engages regularly with Northern Ireland stakeholders and would welcome engagement with those transporting poultry and livestock between Northern I...