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SPS negotiations hold significant implications for devolved administrations and internal market challenges
Conclusion
SPS negotiations have significant implications for the devolved administrations. While the UK Government leads negotiations, it must take account of the specific needs and priorities of each nation, including regional conditions. Internal market challenges, such as those arising from England’s precision breeding legislation, could be mitigated by a UK–EU SPS agreement, provided alignment and carve-outs are carefully managed. (Conclusion, Paragraph 54)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 17 April 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.
Source
Inquiry
Biosecurity and animal welfare
Report
5th Report - UK-EU agritrade: making an SPS agreement work
05 Feb 2026
HC 1661
Addressee Bodies
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.6 yr
Report published
05 Feb 2026