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Written question asked by Jack Rankin (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 March 2025. It was answered by Daniel Zeichner (Labour) on Monday, 31 March 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Stansted Airport: Import Controls

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the closure of the Border Inspection Post at Stansted Airport on the British horseracing industry; and whether he plans to take steps to ensure horses are able to continue travelling to and from the UK by air.

Answer

Defra is aware that Stansted has signalled an intention to relocate its Border Inspection Post to another site and that the timing of this remains uncertain. This is a commercial decision for the airport’s owners. No application to de-designate the existing site or designate a new site has been received. The Department stands ready to help progress such applications when received.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
41274
Session
2024-26
Registered interest declared
Yes
Subjects
Closures Horse racing Horses Import controls Transport Stansted Airport
Link
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