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
Question
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...