Source · Select Committees · Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Recommendation 34
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Lack of compensation clarity for redundant border infrastructure negatively impacts government relationships.
Conclusion
Local authorities and businesses have invested heavily, at the Government’s instruction, in border infrastructure that may become redundant under a new SPS regime. A lack of clarity from HM Treasury regarding compensation has had a negative impact on relationships between local authorities and Government. (Conclusion, Paragraph 87)
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 ↗