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16 November 2020 - Preparations of port and Channel Tunnel operators for the end of the Transition - Oral evidence

Committee EU Goods Sub-Committee
Inquiry Preparations of port and Channel Tunnel operators for the end of the Transition

Monday 16 November 2020

Start times: 10:30am (private) 10:30am (public)


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The questions the Committee is likely to ask include:

Meeting details

At 10:30am: Oral evidence
Work Preparations of port and Channel Tunnel operators for the end of the Transition (Non-inquiry session)
  • Will the IT infrastructure at ports and Eurotunnel be in place to facilitate the movement of goods between GB and the EU?
  • Will the necessary infrastructure at the border and inland be ready in time for the new arrangements in 2021?
  • Are enough HMRC and Border Force staff likely to be trained and in place in time for the end of transition?
  • How ready is the Port of Calais for new customs requirements, and what has been the extent of coordination and collaboration with the Port of Dover on preparations for 1 January and beyond?
  • Can traders and hauliers shift from Dover-Calais to other, less busy routes or Eurotunnel, in case of congestion?
  • Has the Government done enough to ensure the uninterrupted flow of critical goods?

Location

Virtual meeting (webcast)