Port health authorities already have enforcement powers under the Trade in Animals and Related Products Regulations (2011). As explained, we are currently not planning to extend these powers and the funding that is being provided to DPHA is in recognition of the unique circumstances at the Port of Dover. The Government partially accepts this recommendation. Defra and DPHA have resolved the immediate issue relating to the use of official veterinarians and Defra is content that DPHA should be able to determine how best to staff the service they provide, given their unique understanding of the availability of suitable staff locally. Defra is in active and positive discussions with DPHA regarding the provision of funding for financial year 2026/27, including consideration of an increase in funding beyond current levels in line with requests from the PHA. However, the Government cannot commit to a particular level of funding for future years in this response. Similarly, we cannot commit to an unbudgeted and immediate increase in DPHA funding for this financial year.