Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask His Majesty's Government what support is available to UK musicians navigating CITES requirements when touring in Europe.

CITES support is provided to the public, including musicians touring in Europe, via guidance on GOV.UK (www.gov.uk/guidance/cites-imports-and-exports) (copy attached).

Specific queries can be directed to the APHA CITES team Wildlife Licensing mailbox (wildlife.licensing@apha.gov.uk) or by calling the APHA enquiries line (03000 200 301). UK CITES Authorities also hold regular forums for CITES stakeholders which includes music industry representatives and unions to provide them with support and guidance on specific queries to share with their memberships.

The Government has no plans to establish a dedicated advisory service for performers travelling with instruments that include regulated materials.