HC Deb 29 July 1998 vol 317 cc299-300W
Mr. Sheerman

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many successful prosecutions there have been in each of the last five years for smuggling(a) alcohol and (b) tobacco into the United Kingdom from mainland Europe. [52297]

Mr. Geoffrey Robinson

The information requested is not available in this form, however, specific figures are available for the number of prosecutions generated by Excise Verification Officers for the smuggling of alcohol and/or tobacco from within the European Union.

  • 1993–94: 44
  • 1994–95: 515
  • 1995–96: 438
  • 1996–97: 502
  • 1997–98: 417.