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Musical Instruments: Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species

Asked by James WildConservativeHome OfficeTabled Answered 17 February 2026UIN 111837

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what training is provided to Border Force officers on the handling of CITES documentation for musical instruments.

Answered by Mike Tapp

All Border Force officers receive relevant mandatory training on dealing with international trade documentation, which includes CITES permits, to aid the detection of illicit goods linked to the illegal wildlife trade, including musical instruments.

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