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Import Controls

Asked by Chris LawScottish National PartyDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 15 September 2025UIN 75104

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when he last had discussions with customs officials responsible for administering Import Licences under the Open General Impost Licence criteria.

Answered by Chris Bryant

The Open General Import Licence is administered by the Department for Business and Trade. Officials from the Department for Business and Trade maintain regular engagement with HMRC officials to ensure the proper application of the Open General Import Licence regime. These discussions support ongoing efforts to uphold UK trade policy, legal obligations, and compliance with customs procedures.

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