Oral Answers to Questions

Stephen Timms Excerpts

Tuesday 1st October 2019 Commons Chamber

[Mr Simon Clarke]

I thank my hon. Friend for his question. He is a tireless champion of the motor industry, which we all take very seriously. The Government have made a commitment to delivering net zero emissions by mid-century; that is hugely important and has cross-party support across the House. We will not be making any precipitate moves that would concern him without proper consultation fully across Government about the ramifications of any change in that date.

[Stephen Timms (East Ham) (Lab)]

T7. In June, HMRC said that at least 20% of the 10,000 trucks reaching Dover on day one of a no-deal Brexit will not comply with French customs, leading to very long delays and causing shortages of fresh food and medicines. How many non-compliant trucks does HMRC currently project at Dover on day one?

[Jesse Norman]

I do not have the number to hand, but I would be glad to write to the right hon. Gentleman with it.