Dr. Stuart Mathieson:

I will give an example. Ms Hearty said there are a number of key issues around customs and VAT, and that was where we would get the vast majority of queries. We have one example of a Northern Ireland company that was importing products that it was selling in Northern Ireland, but it had opportunities to sell in the rest of Ireland. However, because it knew those were going to be "at risk" goods, it had taken the decision not to export to the South. When it sought support through our hub, where we have a range of subject matter experts on all the issues we have mentioned, such as VAT, customs and so on, it realised that the paperwork and what it needed to do was not that complex. On the back of that, it is now enjoying a lot of new sales and new business in the South. Those are some of the practical examples where, as a result of the advice, people realise they understand the issues and can be happy that they are compliant, and they are in a position to take advantage of the opportunities.