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)

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) Type: conclusion | Number: 34 | Response status: no_published_response Government response: The government accepts this recommendation. We are already engaging with both port health authorities and port operators regarding impacts of SPS agreement implementation. Whilst we cannot provide a specific position on compensation at this point, we will use this engagement to inform an approach wh