§ Mrs. Kellett-Bowmanasked the Minister for Trade what steps are being taken to ensure that no goods imported by the Republic of Ireland from Argentina can enter the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. Peter ReesThe origin of goods imported into the United Kingdom from the Republic of Ireland has to be disclosed in the customs entry document. Since 7 April all imports of goods exported from Argentina have required the authority of import licences issued by my Department. In order to obtain licences traders have been required to prove that the goods were en route for the United Kingdom before midnight on 6 April. This position remains unchanged. Customs enforces these import licence requirements regardless of the country consignment whether or not the goods are in free circulation.