The Government accepts this recommendation. We agree with the committee that it is vital to ensure timelines for decision making and delivery are communicated throughout the transition from the BTOM to the UK-EU SPS Agreement in order that businesses throughout the import process can plan for the change. It is crucial that those impacted are kept appraised of the timeline with as much notice as possible to support businesses, maintain trade and protect the biosecurity of the UK, with minimum disruption. As mentioned above, we anticipate negotiations will begin later in the Autumn and we will communicate with industry following that.