Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the letter sent by senior representatives of the logistics industry to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on 2 September, in particular those representatives' (1) request for an urgent roundtable meeting to discuss their preparedness for the UK’s transition from EU trade regulations at the end of this year, and (2) concerns that the supply chain may be “severely disrupted” if issues are not addressed.

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster has responded to the letter and hosted a roundtable alongside the Transport Secretary, other Ministers and senior officials on 17 September.

The Government agrees with the need for public authorities, businesses and individuals to take action now to prepare for the end of the transition and have set out extensive guidance on GOV.uk/transition.