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Import Controls

Question for Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

UIN 10796, tabled on 23 October 2024

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions he has had with stakeholders about the implementation of the Border Target Operating Model.

Answered on

29 October 2024

Defra continues to monitor and review the impact of the new controls. We are working closely with industry, trade partners and enforcement agencies to minimise disruption and costs to trade, while continuing to protect our biosecurity.

Defra also gathers stakeholder insights through regular meetings and round-table sessions with border stakeholders.

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