Written questions

Import Duties: Falkland Islands

Commons · Question 63666 · Tabled 30 Jun 2025 · Cabinet Office · Official record

Answered 7 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by Wendy Morton

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what progress his Department has made on securing integrated tariff treatment for the Falkland Islands, in the context of the UK-EU reset.

Answer

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds, 7 Jul 2025

We recognise the challenges these tariffs pose for the Falkland Islands. They stem from the fact the previous Government’s Brexit deal does not cover the Overseas Territories. The EU has been clear that they are not willing to re-open the fundamental term...