Written Question·Home Office·UIN 110128
Chemicals: Import Controls
Tabled: 2 February 2026
Answered: 10 February 2026
Question
Nick Timothy
Conservative — West Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what Border Force's policy is on the interception of (a) sodium nitrate and (b) other toxic materials at the border.
Answer
Mike TappBorder Force controls imports and exports of sodium nitrate and other toxic materials in line with legislation. Where appropriate, Border Force uses powers in the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 (CEMA), The Police and Crime Evidence Act 1984, The P...
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