Leaving the Eu: Uk Ports (Customs)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 4:20 pm on 19 March 2018.

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Photo of Marcus Fysh Marcus Fysh Conservative, Yeovil 4:20, 19 March 2018

Does my right hon. Friend agree that provisions related to a transition as per the mooted withdrawal agreement would not be effective until such an agreement were ratified and adopted, and that those stages will not be complete until next year? In that context, can he assure the House that upgraded capacity for inspections and declarations will be implemented behind the border now, so that trade can continue to flow whatever the outcome of negotiations with the EU by 29 March next year, and that this work will not be stood down?