Brexit: No-deal Ferry Contracts

Debate between Lord Bridges of Headley and Baroness Vere of Norbiton

Wednesday 1st May 2019 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Vere of Norbiton]

I really wish I had not paused for breath at that particular moment. Discussions will happen with the Department of Health and Social Care, Defra and BEIS, and we will all look at the amount of class 1 goods that need to come into the country. DfT will then be tasked to ensure that that can go ahead.

[Lord Bridges of Headley (Con)]

Following on from that answer, will my noble friend commit to publishing a comprehensive update on the Government’s preparedness for no deal?

[Baroness Vere of Norbiton]

It would be inappropriate for me to commit to that at this time, but I am sure that the Government are listening.

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Debate between Lord Bridges of Headley and Baroness Vere of Norbiton

Tuesday 19th February 2019 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Vere of Norbiton]

My noble friend is right to say that the electric car tax increases from 13% to 16% but it will then drop from 2020, so the effect will be short-term. However, if I get any more information on that, I will certainly share it with her.

[Lord Bridges of Headley (Con)]

My Lords, will my noble friend please clarify when Parliament will be told what tariffs will apply to Japanese imports in the event of no deal?

[Baroness Vere of Norbiton]

I thank my noble friend for that question. Unfortunately, I cannot tell Parliament what tariffs will apply or when they will be published. Noble Lords will be aware that a number of things will have to be put in place if no deal becomes imminent. Obviously, most of us hope that that will not be the case but certainly the level of any tariffs, if any, will be one of the important components.