We welcome the level of engagement between Welsh ports, HMRC and the Border Protocol Delivery Group. However, whether a deal is secured with the EU or not, we must accept that there will be friction at the borders. Congestion and delays at Welsh ports could have significant costs for the port operators and businesses and major implications for logistics chains.

We welcome the level of engagement between Welsh ports, HMRC and the Border Protocol Delivery Group. However, whether a deal is secured with the EU or not, we must accept that there will be friction at the borders. Congestion and delays at Welsh ports could have significant costs for the port operators and businesses and major implications for logistics chains. Type: conclusion | Number: 13 | Paragraph: 67 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: • The Trade and Agriculture Commission (TAC) is an independent advisory board, established in July 2020 by the Secretary of State for International Trade, to advise and inform the government on its future trade policies. Members of the Commission were selected to provide a wide range of relevant kno