Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 7 November 2017 to Question 110710, what representations he has received from business organisations on the adequacy of capacity and capability of UK customs arrangements after the UK leaves the EU.

Since the referendum, the Government has undertaken a comprehensive programme of stakeholder engagement throughout the UK. This engagement will help to inform effective policy development, and to deepen understanding of the impact of customs procedures on businesses.

The content of the recent Customs White Paper reflects much of the feedback that stakeholders have provided.