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Old 23-09-2020, 18:13   #4090
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Re: Brexit-Transitional Period Ends 31/12/20

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1 View Post
Your first sentence comes across as somewhat confusing as Jon did not mention goods originating in NI. And you've not highlighted any items on Monday's agenda. Is it the Protocol on Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus? I'm afraid I can't mindread you!
It's a list of unresolved matters, which includes "2.2 Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland".

He said, "It's not asking what controls need to be in place, that as been agreed, cementing Northern Irelands place in the Single Market. All that is needed are the formal UK documents stating the standards that will be followed.". That only applies to goods originating in NI. The bill is about moving goods from GB to NI.
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The new bill sets out rules for the operation of the UK internal market - trade between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - after the end of the Brexit transition period in January.
It proposes:
  • No new checks on goods moving from Northern Ireland to the rest of Great Britain
  • Giving UK ministers powers to modify or "disapply" rules relating to the movement of goods that will come into force from 1 January if the UK and EU are unable to reach an alternative agreement through a trade deal
  • Powers to override previously agreed obligations on state aid - government support for businesses
The bill explicitly states that these powers should apply even if they are incompatible with international law.
Ministers say the legislation is needed to prevent "damaging" tariffs on goods travelling from the rest of the UK to Northern Ireland if negotiations with the EU on a free trade agreement fail.
Moving goods under the Northern Ireland Protocol section two: moving goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland
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The Protocol entails some new administrative processes for traders, notably new digital import declaration requirements, and digital safety and security information, for goods entering Northern Ireland from the rest of the UK.
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The Protocol requires a UK-EU Joint Committee decision on the application of tariffs on ‘at risk’ goods moving into Northern Ireland. Full details will be provided subsequent to that decision; but for these purposes, it is important to note that the ultimate destination of goods and whether, for example, traders will be selling them in Northern Ireland or moving them on to Ireland/the EU, will become relevant in the future.
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This guidance may be subject to further updates in the light of developments in the UK-EU Joint Committee or other discussions. This is highlighted where relevant.
So issues not finalised.
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4.6 Non-freight Any requirements for goods in luggage, Royal Mail and parcels are still under consideration. Further guidance will be set out in due course.
What happens to parcels from GB to NI, if the EU doesn't give their permission? If the EU can't block it, then there are no requirements needing to be considered, and everything carries on as now.
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