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Written question asked by Neil Hudson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 23 October 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 October 2024 (named day). It was answered by Daniel Zeichner (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 October 2024 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Inland Border Facilities: Dover

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the Government has plans to use Dover Bastion Point as part of the Border Target Operating Model.

Answer

The site at Bastion Point is currently retained in a non-operational state. The Government will explore further options for the site in the future.

Defra continues to monitor and review the impact of the Border Target Operating Model. We work closely with industry, trade partners and enforcement agencies to minimise disruption and costs to trade, while continuing to protect our biosecurity.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10797
Session
2024-26
Related items
Inland Border Facilities: Dover
Wednesday, 5 February 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Dover Inland border facilities
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk