HC Deb 30 March 1995 vol 257 c719W
20. Mr. Robathan

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what progress Customs and Excise has made in the past 12 months in tackling cross-border smuggling of alcohol. [15295]

Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

Customs and Excise has continued to take vigorous action against those engaged in cross-border smuggling of alcohol. In the 12 months to 31 January 1995, it made 910 detections related to alcohol with a review value of £1,970,953.