AQW 21674/17-22 – Funding for Brexit Protocol Inspections

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what assurances has he sought that the funding for boundary regulatory inspection capability work relating to the Brexit Protocol, that his Department returned to the UK Treasury, will be available when required.

Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: DAERA officials are working closely with Department of Finance colleagues to confirm that appropriate budget cover is in place for the year ahead, with work progressing on the Full Business Case.

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