Question follow-through · 47197
UK Trade with EU
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on the requirements for (a) 24-hour pre-notification of invoices, (b) physical vehicle checks and (c) refusals of clearing charges by EU cust
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- Answering body
- Department for Business and Trade
- Tabled
- 23 Apr 2025
- Target answer date
- 28 Apr 2025
- Answer
- 28 Apr 2025 · 5 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
23 Apr 2025
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on the requirements for (a) 24-hour pre-notification of invoices, (b) physical vehicle checks and (c) refusals of clearing charges by EU cust
28 Apr 2025
Target answer date
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28 Apr 2025
Answer published
The UK and EU are like-minded partners with similarly high standards. We have been clear that the trading relationship can be improved, and that is why we are working with the EU to identify areas where we can strengthen cooperation for mutual benefit, su...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
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Furniture: Fire Prevention
10 Sept 2025 · To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department plans to update the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire Safety) Regulations 1988 to (a) remove chemical flame retardants, (b) provide additional support to furniture manufacturers, (