Written questions

Import Controls: Small Businesses

Commons · Question 126970 · 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 recourse is available to businesses where delays in inspection result in significant financial 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...