HC Deb 18 May 1998 vol 312 c236W
Mr. Moss

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what discussions she had held with the RUC about the illegal importation of petroleum products into Northern Ireland; and if she will make a statement. [41533]

Mr. Ingram

I have not held any discussions with the RUC about the illegal importation of petroleum products into Northern Ireland. This is a matter for HM Customs and Excise.

Mr. Moss

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what representations she has received from the Petrol Retailers Association about the illegal importation of petroleum products; and what response she made. [41531]

Mr. Ingram

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State received a letter from the Petrol Retailers Association concerning these issues. As importation of products across UK national boundaries is a matter for Customs and Excise and HMT, the letter was passed to HMT for answer.

Mr. Moss

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what action she is taking to prevent the illegal importation of petroleum products into Northern Ireland; and if she will make a statement. [41536]

Mr. Ingram

Illegal importation of products across UK national boundaries is a matter for Customs and Excise and HMT and I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to him by the Financial Secretary on 14 May 1998,Official Report, columns 174–75.