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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 October 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 October 2023. It was answered by Chris Philp (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 October 2023 on behalf of the Home Office.


Khat: Smuggling

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to tackle the smuggling of khat from the Middle East.

Answer

Khat is a Class C Drug and therefore Border Force seek to prevent its importation into the UK by interdicting it at the border.

As part of our ten years drugs strategy, the Home Office is investing 300 million over three years to mobilise a robust plan that attacks every phrase of the supply chain. Together with NCA partners we will continue to protect our borders and bring justice to those who attempt to smuggle drugs into the UK.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
203465
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Smuggling Middle East Khat
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk