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UK Internal Trade: Northern Ireland

Commons · Question 75003 · Tabled 4 Sep 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 15 Sep 2025

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Asked by Jim Allister

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, for what reason businesses in Northern Ireland are being charged (a) £127.60 per GB inspection of GB potatoes they wish to buy and move to Northern Ireland and (b) different rates for

Answer

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle, 15 Sep 2025

This is a devolved matter and the costs provided relate to England and Wales only. Phytosanitary certificates are required for the movement of ware potatoes from Great Britain to Northern Ireland to confirm freedom from pests and diseases. Each consignmen...