Customs and excise

Answer:
It is likely that free movement of people between rUK and Scotland will be like that between Ireland and UK. Customs and Excise will need to be strengthened, but this does not require border posts. The borders will be determined by agreement with England initially.  There remains a hard border between Scotland and the EU.  If Scotland were to join the EU, there will be a hard border between Scotland and England, although it to be hoped there will be an agreement as with Ireland for free movement of people.

Full answer here: How to manage Scotland's borders



Fighting for Tax Jobs, Fighting For Justice: A Workers’ Alternative

Author / Creator: Craig Dalzell

Media type: consultation response

Date published:

The economic impact of HMRC’s plans to close departments around Scotland and establish two regional offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh will cause the loss of over 2,300 jobs and a negative impact on GDP of £89 million.