Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps his Department is taking to speed up the time it takes for goods from the EU entering the UK to go through border checks and customs.

The 2025 UK Border strategy sets out the Government’s vision for the UK border to be the most effective border in the world. At its core, the strategy is about making it as straightforward as possible for businesses to comply with customs requirements whilst keeping the UK safe and protecting our fiscal interests. To do that, the Government are embracing innovation and technology. This includes investing £180 million to build a UK Single Trade Window which will streamline how traders share information with the Government.