In response to this Report, the Government should set out its strategic objectives for shared EU–UK digital systems in the context of border biosecurity. Specifically, it should clarify whether IPAFFS will be retired in favour of adopting TRACES NT, or whether a model of integration is preferred. The Government should also outline contingency plans for 27 digital system continuity in the event of a breakdown in any future SPS agreement. Defra should publish a comparative analysis of the costs and benefits of both integrating IPAFFS with TRACES NT, or adopting TRACES NT wholesale, ahead of the establishment of a Common SPS Area. Any new IT systems introduced as part of this transition must undergo rigorous testing prior to deployment and be fully interoperable with existing platforms across both UK and EU jurisdictions, including those used by local authorities. (Recommendation, Paragraph 21)