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Publish compensation position for unused border infrastructure and prevent future stranded investments.
Recommendation
The Government should set out how it will learn lessons from the implementation of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), including the handling of costs for unused or under used border infrastructure. It should publish its position on compensation for local authorities and businesses and state how it will ensure future border policy changes avoid generating unnecessary or stranded investments. (Recommendation, Paragraph 88)
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.
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