Musical Instruments: Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
Commons · Question 111837 · Tabled 9 Feb 2026 · Home Office · Official record
Answered 17 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by James Wild
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what training is provided to Border Force officers on the handling of CITES documentation for musical instruments.
Answer
Answered by Mike Tapp, 17 Feb 2026
All Border Force officers receive relevant mandatory training on dealing with international trade documentation, which includes CITES permits, to aid the detection of illicit goods linked to the illegal wildlife trade, including musical instruments.