Source · Select Committees · Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Recommendation 12
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Frequent border policy changes cause disruption, requiring realistic and stable timelines
Conclusion
Frequent border policy changes over recent years have created disruption, uncertainty and financial pressure for port health and local authorities. Stakeholders are clear that another shift in border regimes will only be manageable if timelines are realistic, communicated early, and not subject to repeated revisions or delays. (Conclusion, Paragraph 41) 35
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 17 April 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗