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Tobacco: Smuggling

Commons · Question 54343 · Tabled 22 May 2025 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 3 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Lee Anderson

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many referrals has HMRC received from local enforcement authorities in relation to the penalty regime introduced through the Tobacco Products (Traceability and Security Features) (Amendment) Regulations 2023.

Answer

Answered by James Murray, 3 Jun 2025

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has received 312 referrals from local enforcement authorities in relation to the penalty regime introduced through the Tobacco Products (Traceability and Security Features) (Amendment) Regulations 2023. These regulations exte...