§ Mr. BellinghamTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how much money has been recovered by Her Majesty's Customs and Excise over the last six years for the costs associated with seizing and storing imported goods for inspection(a) from importers subsequently found to be legitimately importing genuine goods and (b) from businesses which are subsequently found to be importing counterfeit and illegal goods. [129387]
§ John HealeyI have been asked to reply. Customs have not recovered any money in either case. However, the relevant port authorities may levy such charges.