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Written question asked by Jim McMahon (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Dan Tomlinson (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.


Tobacco: Seized Articles

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many cigarettes have been seized using Track and Trace technology in each of the last five years.

Answer

HMRC does not hold figures for the number of cigarettes seized using Track and Trace technology in each of the last five years.

However, since July 2023, Trading Standards teams making such seizures have also been able to check products for non-compliance with the UK Tobacco Track and Trace system and refer cases to HMRC for civil sanctions where appropriate. HMRC’s Track and Trace sanctions can include penalties of up to £10,000 and, in repeat cases, removal from the legitimate tobacco supply chain.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12768
Session
2026-27
Subjects
ICT Tobacco Seized articles
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk