Stevenson Welcomes New Brexit Advice Service for Consumers

Banffshire and Buchan Coast MSP Stewart Stevenson has welcomed a new online advice service launched to help consumers with free, impartial and practical advice following Brexit.

The brexitadvice.scot website from Advice Direct Scotland includes information on household expenditure, transport and travel, banking, and roaming charges.

Examples include the additional documentation needed if driving abroad, limits on alcohol that can be brought back to the UK, and steps to take if travelling with a pet.

The site is operated by the charity Advice Direct Scotland, which runs Scotland’s national advice service.

Commenting, Stewart Stevenson MSP said:

“This website is for anyone to use to find out how Brexit will impact different aspects of their lives from transport to banking to roaming charges.

“I would urge anyone to use this website to double-check any queries they are not sure of so they are aware of crucial changes to how we do business with Europe.

“There will be many changes as a result of Brexit and this website will help consumers to understand practical changes, in an impartial manner.”

Andrew Bartlett, Chief Executive of Advice Direct Scotland, said:

“While people are advised against all but essential travel at the moment, the UK’s departure from the EU will have a lasting impact on holidaymakers and consumers when life returns to normality – as well as those who buy goods from the EU.”