§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will publish the recent report on alcohol and tobacco smuggling prepared by Customs and Excise. [36076]
§ Dawn Primarolo[holding answer 24 March 1998]: The Government will be taking action to clamp down on smuggling and fraud and, in view of the possible public spending implications, will announce their proposals for doing this as part of the outcome of the Comprehensive Spending Review. Nothing will be published before then.
§ Mr. GroganTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans he has to publish the recent Customs and Excise Review of measures to combat the smuggling of beer. [35721]
§ Dawn PrimaroloThe Government will be taking action to clamp down on smuggling and fraud and, in view of the possible public spending implications, will announce their Proposals for doing this as part of the outcome of the Comprehensive Spending Review.