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Acknowledged
Single Trade Window needs full functionality and efficiency, learning from cost overruns.
Conclusion
There is a need to learn from the cost overruns and delays associated with developing new digital systems such as the Single Trade Window. While an SPS deal with the EU may ease administrative burdens, the UK’s global trade requires a fully functioning Single Trade Window to deliver the necessary efficiencies. (Conclusion, Paragraph 27) 28
Government Response Summary
The government reiterates its commitment to the Single Trade Window, which aligns with the committee's observation of its importance, but does not directly address the specific point about learning from past cost overruns and delays in system development.
Government Response
Acknowledged
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The recently published Trade Strategy reiterates the Government’s commitment to the delivery of a Single Trade Window and a commitment to minimising burdens and frictions by those trading internationally. Delivery of the Single Trade Window Programme is not led within Defra and has not been led within Defra previously. As such, this response is not an appropriate place to provide an analysis of the reasons for delay to delivery of the STW or a future roadmap.
Source
Inquiry
Animal and plant health
Report
4th Report - UK-EU trade: towards a resilient border strategy
15 Sep 2025
HC 1279
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.7 yr
Report published
15 Sep 2025