Rejecting the New EU Customs Fee on Small Parcels

Division held on 13 January 2026. The Motion Was Negatived

Decision type

Simple Majority

Method

Lobby Division

Result

The Motion Was Negatived

Debate

EU Customs Fee on Small Parcels

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Motion (Private Members' Motion): Rejecting the New EU Customs Fee on Small Parcels

That this Assembly notes with concern the European Union’s decision to introduce a new customs fee for small parcels from 1 July 2026; expresses alarm that if imposed on Northern Ireland, these charges will increase the cost of goods sourced from Great Britain, whilst further reducing the choice available to local businesses and consumers; highlights the folly of those parties who voted to sustain Article 5 of the Protocol/Windsor Framework in December 2024, thereby keeping Northern Ireland at the mercy of changes to the EU Customs Code; urges the UK Government to stand up for local traders by restoring sovereignty and democratic decision making over all aspects of UK trade, without further delay; and calls on the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to explicitly reject the prospect of a new customs duty on parcels moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.

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Tabled by: Mr Phillip Brett, Mr David Brooks, Mr Jonathan Buckley

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