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Ensure devolved administrations hold formal consultative positions in SPS negotiations, outlining participation mechanisms

Recommendation
The Government should ensure that the devolved administrations have a formal consultative position in the negotiations, and outline, in response to this report, the meetings and other mechanisms for this. The Government should also consider the UK-EU SPS agreement as an opportunity to 36 strengthen the UK internal market and hold discussions with counterparts in the devolved administrations on the best way to do so. (Recommendation, Paragraph 55)
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 17 April 2026. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document.

Addressee Bodies
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Timeline
Recommendation age 0.6 yr
Report published 05 Feb 2026