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Written question asked by Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 20 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 February 2026 (named day). It was answered by Mary Creagh (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Musical Instruments: Customs

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of CITES regulations on musicians travelling internationally with instruments containing protected materials.

Answer

No recent assessment has been made of the potential impact of CITES regulations on musicians travelling internationally with instruments containing protected materials. However, Defra and its agencies regularly engage with representatives of the music sector on the implementation of CITES requirements.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
114405
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species Customs Musical instruments
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk