§ Mr. WoodwardTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if a defendant at a condemnation hearing is allowed to view evidence prior to the hearing being brought by Her Majesty's Customs and Excise in support of the case. [68122]
§ John HealeyIn condemnation proceedings, it is Customs practice to disclose voluntarily the witness statements upon which they seek to rely, prior to the hearing. These statements are provided as a matter of courtesy once they are available.