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Written question asked by Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice) on Friday, 10 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Thursday, 16 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Import Controls: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Answer of 10 March 2026 to Question 117628 on Import Controls, whether construction is complete; how much money her Department has spent to date; and whether any other (a) central and (b) devolved Department has been subject to separate billing for the construction of the border control posts.

Answer

SPS Inspection Facilities at Belfast, Larne, Foyle, and Warrenpoint are now operational. Remaining works on 13 July 2026 were limited to minor snagging and commissioning activities in line with normal construction practice and include additional works at Larne which will enhance the live animal inspections already in place.

This Government, which has responsibility for delivery of these facilities, remains committed to a maximum funding envelope of £192.3 million. Of this envelope, £152.2 million has been spent up to the 13 July 2026. Further payments for construction have yet to be made in accordance with contractual terms, however the total expenditure is forecast to be within the maximum funding envelope.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17919
Session
2026-27
Related items
Import Controls: Northern Ireland
Tuesday, 10 March 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Construction Borders Expenditure Facilities Import controls Northern Ireland
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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