Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps HMRC plans to take when the special development order expires for the operation of Sevington Internal Border Facility.

As set out in the Border Target Operating Model, published in August 2023, HMRC is exploring options on how to operate inland border facility services on a commercial basis. This work is being done in conjunction with other government departments who use the site – specifically the Department for Transport (who own the site) and the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. This work is being led by Cabinet Office who are considering what the best use of the site should be and the arrangements needed to be put in place for it post-2025, which is when the current planning permission expires.