Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs written question – answered at on 8 April 2024.
Lord Hay of Ballyore
DUP
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to dismantle the border control posts at UK ports, following the publication of Safeguarding the Union in January (CP 1021).
Lord Douglas-Miller
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
SPS facilities have always been necessary under all scenarios, as the Government has made clear, in order to administer red lane checks on goods moving on into the EU. This is reflected in the fact that the plans were brought forward, and the business case for the facilities was being prepared, during the passage of the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill.
Yes1 person thinks so
No4 people think not
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