Seized Alcoholic Drinks

HC Deb 22 February 1996 vol 272 c229W

Mr. Matthew Banks

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his policy in respect of disposal of seized alcoholic drinks and tobacco products. [17172]

Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

Customs has carried out a review of its policy on the disposal of seized excise goods. The policy to destroy small seizures of alcohol, in an

Claims paid by ECGD in£ millions by financial year from 1 April 1988
Country	1988–89	1989–90	1990–91	1991–92	1992–93	1993–94	1994–95	11995–96
Indonesia	5	5	3	2	0	1	1	4
Iraq	28	56	193	181	104	61	46	14
Jordan	1	28	49	50	46	41	36	31
Nigeria	291	242	157	131	98	48	28	5
Oman	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Other countries in Gulf Co-operation Council group	5	3	12	7	0	0	0	0
1To 31 January 1996.