§ Mr. DenhamTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action he has taken to ensure that Crown property is not being used for tobacco smuggling in Gibraltar. [32092]
§ Mr. David DavisThe Gibraltar law enforcement authorities have taken a number of steps to combat smuggling generally, including increased sea patrols with the help of the Gibraltar Squadron. These law enforcement authorities would take action against smugglers if there was hard evidence that Crown property was being used as a base for smuggling.
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§ Mr. DenhamTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the extent of tobacco smuggling between Gibraltar and Spain. [32090]
§ Mr. DavisWe do not have exact figures for the amount of tobacco smuggled between Gibraltar and Spain. For the period 1 January 1995 to 3 July 1995 the Royal Gibraltar police seized 199 boxes of contraband tobacco.
§ Mr. DenhamTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has held with the Gibraltar Government regarding tobacco smuggling. [32091]
§ Mr. DavisWe regularly discuss smuggling with the Gibraltar Government, including tobacco smuggling. Discussions were held recently on the need to tackle the activities of fast boats.