Written Question·Treasury·UIN 78567

Tobacco: Smuggling

Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 15 October 2025

Question

Lee Anderson

Reform UKAshfield

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of illegal tobacco revenues on organised crime networks; and what discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential impact

Answer

Dan Tomlinson
Strong enforcement is essential in tackling the illicit tobacco market. HM Revenue and Customs and Border Force have had illicit tobacco strategies in place since 2000. Our latest strategy, “Stubbing out the problem”, was published in January 2024. The De...

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