Leaving the EU: UK Ports (Customs) Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

Leaving the EU: UK Ports (Customs)

Melanie Onn Excerpts
Monday 19th March 2018

(6 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Melanie Onn Portrait Melanie Onn (Great Grimsby) (Lab)
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Today’s news on the customs arrangements during the transition phase will come as a very welcome update to business in the logistics of ro-ro port operations, and particularly to the time-sensitive fish trade and processing industry. Continuation of these sensible arrangements is essential for the long-term future of Great Grimsby’s processing sector and 5,000 jobs. Will the Minister tell the British public that their Grimsby fishfingers will be safe in their hands after we leave the EU?

Mel Stride Portrait Mel Stride
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Everybody’s fishfingers will be safe in the hands of this Government.