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Lack of compensation clarity for redundant border infrastructure negatively impacts government relationships.
Conclusion
Local authorities and businesses have invested heavily, at the Government’s instruction, in border infrastructure that may become redundant under a new SPS regime. A lack of clarity from HM Treasury regarding compensation has had a negative impact on relationships between local authorities and Government. (Conclusion, Paragraph 87)
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