Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the UK's state of readiness for the implementation of new customs and parcel arrangements under the Windsor Framework from 31 March 2025.

The Government is committed to implementing the new freight and parcel arrangements under the Windsor Framework in good faith and protecting the UK internal market. Businesses should be ready for the new arrangements by 31 March 2025.

An intensive programme of engagement with operators and representatives from the freight and parcels sectors is underway. We will continue to engage with relevant stakeholders including businesses who send parcels to Northern Ireland, business representative organisations, and the wider customs and logistics sector, in order to ensure a smooth transition to the new arrangements. Most recently HMRC published additional guidance on 24 October, which can be found on gov.uk.