§ Mr. Proctorasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the cost of administration expressed in constant prices of Her Majesty's Customs and Excise in each of the last five years; and what has been the total revenue from fines to the department in each year.
§ Mr. HayhoeThe available information for the last five financial years is as follows. It is not possible to isolate fines and costs imposed by the courts from out of court settlements made under section 152 of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979.
Administration costs at 1982–83 prices £ million
Court fines and costs and out of court settlements* £ million
1978–79 353.1 4.5 1979.80 341.1 3.7 1980–81 357.7 4.5 1981–82 358.5 6.3 1982–83 353.3 4.5 * Excludes some lesser offences, for example those involving inaccurate documents, and arrears of duty and tax.