Import Controls: Shipping
Commons · Question 126963 · Tabled 13 Apr 2026 · Home Office · Official record
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by James McMurdock
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of delays in container inspections on importers, including (a) storage charges and (b) sales.
Answer
Answered by Mike Tapp, 21 Apr 2026
HMG takes a risk-based and intelligence-led approach to customs enforcement. HMRC understands the importance of consumers receiving their consignments on time and has robust procedures to help maintain the flow, whilst ensuring risks are managed. Document...