Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps his Department is taking to prevent the import of counterfeit goods into the UK.

The challenges faced by the UK in managing the importation of counterfeit goods are significant. The UK Intellectual Property Office works very closely with other government agencies such as HMRC and Border Force to identify, and make use of, the most effective opportunities for intervention. The role of industry and rights holders in supporting this work is also a key part of the government strategy in this area.