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Written question asked by Steven Bonnar (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 24 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 April 2024 (named day). It was answered by Mark Spencer (Conservative) on Wednesday, 1 May 2024 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Animal Products and Food: Import Controls

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the impact of potential delays to new border checks on medium risk imports of food and animal products from the European Union on UK businesses.

Answer

The introduction of new border controls on 30 April is not being delayed. Checks on medium and high-risk goods posing the greatest biosecurity risk are being prioritised as we build up to full check rates and high levels of compliance. Taking a pragmatic approach to introducing our new border checks minimises disruption, protects our biosecurity and benefits everyone – especially traders.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
23591
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Animal products Food Import controls
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk