Written questions

Import Controls: Small Businesses

Commons · Question 126967 · 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 mechanisms are in place for importers to escalate cases where delays risk significant commercial loss.

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...