Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the costs to parcel carriers and couriers of the requirements of the new parcels regime under the Windsor Framework and related legislation.

The old Northern Ireland Protocol would have required customs declarations and processes, as well as potential tariff liabilities, in respect of every parcel entering Northern Ireland from Great Britain. As the Windsor Framework removes almost all of these requirements the implementation requirements placed on parcel operators will be hugely reduced.

We continue intensive and detailed engagement with parcel operators to ensure guidance and support is in place.