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Repurpose Bastion Point to support enforcement, improve worker safety, and upgrade port facilities.
Recommendation
Defra should work with DPHA to consider how the space available at its Bastion Point site could be repurposed to support with enforcement activities and relieve pressure at the port. Defra should conduct a cost- benefit analysis of repurposing Bastion Point and provide this to the Committee. Additionally, Defra should seek advice on the health, safety and wellbeing of frontline workers at the Port and the risk of disease cross-contamination at the Port. Defra should oversee any necessary improvements and disseminate learnings to other ports. Defra should engage with Border Force and the Port of Dover on renovation of inspection sheds and investment in facilities for the benefit of workers, biosecurity and customers travelling through the port. (Recommendation, Paragraph 62) 39
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 11 November 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion 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