ACITA Midland Meeting Minutes
23rd May 2018
17th April 2018 Venue: Triumph Motorcycles, Hinckley John Griffiths, HMRC – ITDLO – an update on CDS and Brexit EU Exit and Customs (click title to download the presentation) Lancaster House Speech - the UK will pursue a new strategic partnership with the EU, including an ambitious and comprehensive Free Trade Agreement and new customs agreement. This will seek to ensure that cross-border trade with the EU is as friction-less and seamless as possible.” A White Paper was released by the Government called ‘ The UK’s exit from and new partnership with the EU. Point 8 stating ‘We will forge a new strategic partnership with the EU, including a wide reaching, bold and ambitious free trade agreement, and will seek a mutually beneficial new customs agreement with the EU.’ 15th August saw ‘A Future Partnership’ Paper being published The government has a vision of a highly streamlined arrangement which will simplify requirements. New technology will be implemented – CDS was mentioned. There is however no other new regarding any other new technology.