Written questions

UK Internal Trade: Northern Ireland

Commons · Question 3933 · Tabled 2 Sep 2024 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 5 Sep 2024

Question

Asked by Jim Allister

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, which body is responsible for taking customs duties that are required on goods moved in the red lane from Great Britain to Northern Ireland on arrival in Northern Ireland.

Answer

Answered by James Murray, 5 Sep 2024

HMRC, as the UK’s customs authority, is responsible for collecting customs duties, where applicable, for goods moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland that are ‘at risk’ of entering the EU.