§ Mr. GrieveTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent(a) advice he has received and (b) representations he has made in respect of the impact of abolishing poindings and warrant sales on the Government's ability to recover unpaid tax or VAT. [112043]
§ Dr. Reid[holding answer 28 February 2000]: I have not received advice or made representations in respect of the impact of abolishing poindings and warrant sales on the Government's ability to recover unpaid tax or VAT.