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Integrate local authorities into formal intelligence networks and review their POAO smuggling workforce needs.
Recommendation
Local authorities should be integrated into formal information sharing and intelligence networks. The illegal imports taskforce should review the workforce needs of local authorities in relation to POAO smuggling. The taskforce should consider whether regional expert contacts would be an effective tool to support and connect enforcement teams, and should consider how imported food verification training can be disseminated. (Recommendation, Paragraph 44) 37
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 11 November 2025. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document.
Source
Inquiry
Biosecurity and animal welfare
Report
3rd report - Biosecurity at the border: Britain's illegal meat crisis
08 Sep 2025
HC 1296
Addressee Bodies
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Timeline
Recommendation age
1.0 yr
Report published
08 Sep 2025