§ Mr. John SmithTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will instruct HM Customs and Excise to provide the same information on the relevant background464W of imported motor vehicles to independent importers as it does to major car manufacturers and suppliers. [117568]
§ Dawn PrimaroloI can confirm that Customs do already provide the same information on importation procedures to both independent importers and major car manufacturers and suppliers alike. Full details are contained in their public notices and integrated Tariff. UK and EC law however precludes Customs from disclosing to third parties any confidential information which they hold in relation to a trader's business.