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Written question asked by Mark Sewards (Labour) on Thursday, 26 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 March 2026. It was answered by Chris Bryant (Labour) on Friday, 6 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Dual Use Goods and Technologies: Russia

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what additional resources his Department has allocated to domestic enforcement bodies to (a) investigate and (b) prosecute sanctions evasion involving dual-use technologies exported to Russia through Hong Kong.

Answer

The Government has invested in strengthening trade sanctions enforcement capacity. The Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) was established in the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) in October 2024. Alongside specialist investigative capacity, OTSI is equipped with powers to enforce sanctions breaches involving the movement of goods and technology via third countries. His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is responsible for enforcing export controls and trade sanctions at the UK border.

HMRC has also strengthened its investigative capabilities in this area. DBT and HMRC work closely together to investigate potential sanctions evasion and enforce breaches.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
116234
Session
2024-26
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Exports Sanctions Russia Dual use goods and technologies
Link
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