HC Deb 03 July 1995 vol 263 c20W
Mr. Wilson

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what were the responsibilities of J. W. Cassey within Her Majesty's Customs and Excise; and in what capacity he visited the headquarters of Astra plc in April 1990. [31435]

Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

[holding answer 30 June 1995]: Mr. J. W. Cassey was employed in Customs and Excise between February 1972 and January 1990.

Any visit made by him to Astra plc in April 1990 would not have been on behalf of Customs and Excise.

Mr. Wilson

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list by convenient category the documents removed from Astra plc and its subsidiaries which are retained by his Department. [31436]

Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

[holding answer 30 June 1995]: No. It is not Customs' practice to make public details of documents taken up during the course of inquiries, other than those revealed in the course of legal proceedings, lest such details cause unfairness to individuals or prejudice current or future investigations or proceedings.

Mr. Cousins

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what were the dates and periods of service on behalf of Customs and Excise of Mr. V. W. Cassey. [30090]

Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

Customs and Excise has no record of currently or having previously employed a Mr. V. W. Cassey.

A Mr. J. W. Cassey was employed in Customs and Excise between February 1972 and January 1990.

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