§ Mrs. DunwoodyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prosecutions have taken place in the last 12 months relating to the use of illegal diesel fuel. [114520]
§ Mr. TimmsI have been asked to reply.
In the financial year to date 11 prosecutions have taken place which relate to the smuggling of diesel fuel with a further 14 cases awaiting trial.
Customs and Excise also prosecute cases arising from the misuse of rebated oils but I regret that figure is not readily available.