Green freeports wouldn’t stop indy Scotland joining EU, minister says

A SCOTTISH Government minister has denied that green freeports could threaten the prospect of an independent Scotland rejoining the European Union.Greer argued that the EU are moving away from the freeport model and their implementation in Scotland could see the country “diverge from EU standard practice and minimum standards” and could lead to a “delay or an outright challenge to Scotland's accession process”.

Lochhead said that it’s “important to remember” that Scotland’s green freeports “adapt” the UK model to ensure the “distinct needs and interests of the Scottish In 2020, the EU clamped down on 82 free ports or free zones after identifying that their special tariff and duty status had also aided the financing of terrorism and organised crime.

“The green freeports will be required to adhere to strict security requirements – including the OECD Code of Conduct for Clean Free Trade Zones and the specific anti-illicit trade and security measures therein. Lochhead added: “Key commitments – to high quality job creation, innovation, investment and our just transition to net zero – will be subject to robust monitoring and reporting requirements.”We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.

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