HC Deb 20 January 1993 vol 217 c258W
Mr. Campbell-Savours

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what investigations he is intending to make into the production of "Made in UK" labels in Serbia and Macedonia which were supplied to Messrs. Dewhursts of Driffield, North Humberside;

(2) what proposals he has for the examination of tachographs in establishing the source of textile products imported by Dewhursts of Driffield, North Humberside;

(3) whether he intends to arrange for the interview of vehicle drivers employed or formerly employed by Burlington Ocean Express so as to secure statements on their involvement in the transportation of textile products from Serbia to an Otex-owned factory in Macedonia;

(4) what information he has as to the relationship between Otex of Macedonia and Genex of Serbia;

(5) what proportion of textile imports for Messrs. Dewhursts held at port in December 1992 were subject to individual examination.

Sir John Cope

[holding answer 19 January 1993]: Customs tell me that they have almost completed inquiries in this case and so far there is no evidence to suggest any breaches of sanctions against Serbia and Montenegro. As the case is not yet finalised, it would be inappropriate to comment further.