§ Mr. ByersTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps he will take to ensue that Customs and Excise complies with the request from the Scott inquiry to provide copies of the public interest immunity certificates recently signed covering the appeal by the former directors of Ordtec; and if he will make a statement. [36124]
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryCustoms and Excise sought the advice of the Court of Appeal regarding the request from the Scot inquiry to provide copies of the public interest immunity certificates and is following the guidance of the court which approved its course of action. Customs and Excise will therefore make arrangements for the delivery of the certificates to the Scott inquiry.