Logistics UK, one of the UK and Northern Ireland’s leading business groups has warned that next next week’s planned industrial action by NI vets and meat inspectors could be highly disruptive to businesses and consumers.
Nichola Mallon, Logistics UK’s Head of Trade and Devolved Policy said: “Supply chains are complex. They cannot be turned on and off like a tap. Given the volume of food moving from GB to NI via the red lane, next week’s planned industrial action by NI vets and meat inspectors could be highly disruptive to businesses and consumers.”
She continued: It is essential that negotiations continue and every effort is made locally and by the UK Government to put in place contingency arrangements that minimise the impact on NI businesses and consumers.”
