HC Deb 10 May 1993 vol 224 cc308-9W
Mr. Harry Greenway

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what is the total amount of compensation the state paid out on all charters; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Waldegrave

The total amount of compensation paid out by organisations which have charters is set out as follows:

"serious error" as defined in the code of practice "Mistakes by the Inland Revenue". Customs and Excise has paid £315,000 in ex-gratia payments.