Border Planning: End of Transition Period

Cabinet Office – in the House of Commons at on 16 July 2020.

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Photo of James Grundy James Grundy Conservative, Leigh

What progress the Government have made on border planning for the end of the transition period.

Photo of Michael Gove Michael Gove Minister for the Cabinet Office and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster

On Monday, I made an oral statement to this House announcing the publication of the Government’s detailed border operating model, following extensive consultation. This will allow for the border industry and traders to help prepare for the end of the transition period. We have also made available £705 million for upgraded border systems and infrastructure, and we have launched a new communications campaign.

Photo of James Grundy James Grundy Conservative, Leigh

I thank the Minister for his response. What support will the Government provide to business ahead of those new processes taking effect in order to help with the transition?

Photo of Michael Gove Michael Gove Minister for the Cabinet Office and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster

My hon. Friend is quite right to speak up for his constituents and for the businesses that need support. That is why we have devoted £84 million to making sure that customs intermediaries can be there for businesses, small and medium-sized as well as large, to ensure the free flow of goods, so that his constituents can be certain that their efforts are rewarded in the market.