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Eurostar: Musical Instruments

Asked by James WildConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 17 February 2026UIN 111839

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has held discussions with Eurostar on the carriage of musical instruments on cross border services.

Answered by Mary Creagh

There have been no recent ministerial‑level discussions with Eurostar on the carriage of musical instruments on cross‑border services.

However, the Government, including UK Border Force officials, regularly reviews the feasibility of potential UK CITES Points of Entry and Exit, including Eurostar terminals.

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