Written questions

Animal Products: Smuggling

Commons · Question 12669 · Tabled 4 Nov 2024 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 11 Nov 2024

Question

Asked by Patrick Spencer

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of the new Border Target Operating Model (a) generally and (b) at tackling the illegal import of products of animal origin.

Answer

Answered by Daniel Zeichner, 11 Nov 2024

Defra continues to monitor and review the impact of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), including the Border Control Post at Sevington. We are working closely with industry, trade partners and enforcement agencies to minimise disruption and costs to...