Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 111036

Musical Instruments: Certification

Tabled: 4 February 2026

Answered: 10 February 2026

Question

Dr Al Pinkerton

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many applications for Musical Instrument Certificates from touring musicians were outstanding at the end of each calendar year since 2021.

Answer

Mary Creagh

This data has been held since July 2023 when CITES licencing moved to a new licencing system (“Pegasus”). A breakdown of the Musical Instrument Certificate applications being processed as of 31 December each year is provided below: YearMusical Instrument ...

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