The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has led engagement with the UK Government and relevant stakeholders on the increased pressure that evolving requirements are placing on the GB-NI supply chain.
“We’d like to thank HMRC for listening to our members in recent meetings regarding Groupage and the challenges they’re facing moving goods GB to NI.” Richard Smith of the Road Haulage Association said.
He added: “However, to date the response from officials has fallen short of addressing their concerns in some instances. We’re still seeking clarity from officials on key issues and there remains concern about the impact and associated costs of the increased administrative processes that businesses must go through to send goods.”
He continued: There is scope for a more simplified process. Our members have raised these issues and have asked these questions on a number of occasions without answers or solutions being provided. We’re grateful for the engagement, but in order for this engagement to be meaningful, the many questions tabled need answers and clarity must be provided.”
He concluded: “We’ll be raising the issues of concern again when we meet officials next month and we’ll continue to work with HMRC, the Cabinet Office, DEFRA, the NI Office and relevant stakeholders to address outstanding matters. We’re determined to find durable solutions which maintain and protect supply chains, streamline the processes and minimise the impact and cost on business and consumers.”
