There is uncertainty regarding the Government’s resource capacity to deliver the extensive regulatory changes required to establish a common SPS area with the EU by the ambitious June 2027 deadline. This work is a substantial legislative and operational undertaking, which must be achieved while simultaneously fulfilling commitments under major policy 39 plans and strategies. Without clear prioritisation, resourcing plans, and a transparent roadmap, there is a considerable risk of delays, regulatory inertia, or compromised policy and outcomes. (Conclusion, Paragraph 95)