Written questions

UK Border Force: Standards

Commons · Question 126964 · 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, whether her Department collects data on storage costs incurred by businesses as a result of delays in Border Force inspections.

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...