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Written question asked by Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 11 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 December 2025. It was answered by Ian Murray (Labour) on Thursday, 18 December 2025 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Musicians: Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has conducted an impact assessment on UK musicians regarding the additional CITES permit requirements that an Appendix I listing would require, including travel, touring logistics, and compliance impacts.

Answer

DCMS has not conducted a formal impact assessment on UK musicians regarding the additional CITES permit requirements that an Appendix I listing would require.

Consultation on CITES proposals are led by DEFRA, who engaged extensively with the music sector and DCMS Officials ahead of the recent COP20 to understand potential implications of uplisting Brazilwood (Pernambuco) to Appendix I. This evidence informed the UK’s position to oppose an uplisting as it would have imposed significant negative impacts through increased administrative burdens and restrictions on the movement of finished bows, without delivering a clear conservation benefit.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
99451
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Travel Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species Certification Nature conservation Musicians Musical instruments
Link
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