Darparodd Llywodraeth y DU bapur yn nodi ei safbwynt diweddaraf ynglŷn â pharatoadau ar gyfer rheoli ffiniau, a chadarnhaodd na châi rhagor o fesurau rheoli mewnforion eu cyflwyno yn ystod 2022. Nodais fy mhryderon, unwaith eto, fod gwiriadau’n cael eu hoedi, a hynny heb ymgynghori â’r llywodraethau datganoledig ymlaen llaw – mae hwn yn ymddygiad sydd wedi datblygu’n batrwm braidd o ran Llywodraeth y DU. At hynny, nodais bryderon fy Mhrif Swyddog Milfeddygol ynghylch goblygiadau’r oedi i fioddiogelwch, yn ogystal â siom rhanddeiliaid oherwydd y diffyg tegwch rhwng mewnforwyr ac allforwyr, sy’n rhoi cynhyrchwyr domestig dan anfantais o ran cystadlu.
The UK Government (UKG) provided a paper outlining their latest position regarding preparations for border controls and confirmed no further import controls would be introduced in 2022.  I outlined my concerns that once again checks were being delayed without prior consultation with the Devolved Governments, which has become a recurring pattern of behaviour on UKG’s part. I also noted the concerns of my Chief Veterinary Officer regarding the biosecurity implications of the delay, as well as the disappointment stakeholders have regarding the lack of a level playing field between importers and exporters, which places domestic producers at a competitive disadvantage.