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Clarify Sevington BCP future, commit to maintenance, and support affected local authorities financially.
Recommendation
The Government should publicly clarify its intentions regarding the future of Sevington BCP, including whether it plans to sell or repurpose the site. Regardless of any future SPS agreement, Defra should commit to maintaining the facility and improving the efficiency of current border checks to ensure continued resilience and value for money. In its response to this Report, Defra should set out its position on supporting local authorities who stand to lose out financially due to the proposed agreement with the EU. (Recommendation, Paragraph 42) User experience
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 19 November 2025. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document.
Source
Inquiry
Biosecurity and animal welfare
Report
4th Report - UK-EU trade: towards a resilient border strategy
15 Sep 2025
HC 1279
Addressee Bodies
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Timeline
Recommendation age
1.0 yr
Report published
15 Sep 2025