§ Mr. Alasdair MorganTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent representations he has received from Her Majesty's Customs and Excise requesting increased funding to improve enforcement of regulations pertaining to the use of red diesel. [113606]
§ Mr. TimmsThe question of funding for Customs and Excise for this and the Department's other responsibilities will be considered as part of the Spending Review 2000.
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§ Mr. Alasdair MorganTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what assessment he has made of the efficacy of arrangements for enforcing the regulations pertaining to the use of red diesel. [113612]
§ Mr. TimmsEnforcing the regulations on the use of red diesel is a matter for Her Majesty's Customs and Excise. The efficacy of enforcement arrangements is subject to continuous assessment by Customs.