IDG50820 - Information disclosure Gateways with other government departments: the Department for Business and Trade (DBT)) information about construction products
Which part of HMRC can disclose this information?
Only former C&E areas can make these disclosures.
The purpose for which information may be disclosed
To enable DBT enforcement authorities to carry out their regulatory functions; or to ensure the products comply with European Community obligations; or in connection with the investigation of any criminal offence, or for civil or criminal proceedings.
Information which can be disclosed
Any information HMRC holds about imported construction products.
Procedure to follow
Only those staff who work in the relevant business areas may make the disclosure, in compliance with the other provisions of this guidance. Please ask your manager if you are unsure whether you work in the relevant business area.
Legislation which allows disclosure
Construction Products Regulations 1991 SI 1620/91 (Regulations 24 and 25)
Devolved administrations
This guidance applies to the whole of the United Kingdom.
In Northern Ireland district councils are included in ‘enforcement authorities’.
Further guidance
If you receive a request for information and are unsure how to proceed, please contact your Security & Information Business Partner (SIBP) for advice.