§ Mr. Ashdownasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer why Her Majesty's Customs and Excise is no longer offering compounding in cases arising under the Export of Goods Control Orders 1974 to 1981 et al; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HayhoeCustoms and Excise has not changed its policy and does offer to compound proceedings in appropriate cases. That policy was set out in my answer to my hon. Friend the Member for Leicester, East (Mr. Bruinvels) on 26 April 1984 at column542.