SITPRO Simplifying International Trade

SITPRO Simplifying International Trade

19 November 2008 - 20 March 2009

The World Bank estimates that it takes traders 7 days to prepare 4 key documents for export/import (see SITPRO News article). On average, how many days does it actually take you to complete your documents?

A day or less     41%
2-3 days     21%
4-5 days     12%
6-7 days     6%
8-9 days     9%
10 or more days     12%

30 October 2007 - 22 January 2008

HM Revenue & Customs have started accepting applications to become an Authorised Economic Operator. Is your company planning to apply?

Yes - We'll be sending in our application as soon as possible     29%
Maybe - We'll wait and see how others get on first     41%
No - We don't currently plan to apply     29%

23 July 2007 - 26 October 2007

The Prime Minister has proposed a 'unified border force' to handle the international movement of people, but what should the UK government do about goods movements?

Establish a 'unified border force' for goods     37%
Improve co-ordination between existing border agencies     58%
Nothing - everything is fine as it is     5%

Results of all polls are indicative and may not reflect public opinion

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